Figs

Barberry extract | Bdellium | Belleric Myrobalan | Chebulic Myrobalan | Emblic Myrobalan | Fennel seed | Figs | Raisins | Shallot seed

Pills of Fig
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Pills of Fig Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Preparation: Powder and with pulp of Figs and Raisins, form Pills Function: Moves the Bowels, Astringent, eases Pain Use: a Laxative in Hemorrhoids Dose: 3–5 grams Cautions: None noted Modifications: Similar Formulas: This is a larger version of Pills of Leek, to which the Myrobalans and Fruits…

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Figs | Hyssop | Rue

Decoction of Hyssop and Rue
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoction of Hyssop and Rue Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dioscorides Preparation: Decoct together, then add Honey Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Chronic Coughs2. Bronchitis3. Pleurisy4. Wheezing from thick Phlegm5. Asthma6. Shortness of Breath associated with obstruction Dose: a cupful 2 or 3 times daily Comment: This was first mentioned…

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Comfrey root | Figs | Licorice | Marshmallow | Pimpinella | Plantain | Sanicle | Veronica

Vulnerary Decoction
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Vulnerary Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Decoct in 1 1⁄2 lbs. each of water and red wine; strain, and add 1 1⁄2 oz. of Simple Oxymel Function: Moves Blood, clears Heat, nourishes Yin and Qi, promotes Healing Use: 1. Wounds and Bruising; especially in the Old or Weak 2. Bruising or Blood Stasis3….

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Borage | Bugloss | Endive | Figs | fl | Hops | Jujubes | Licorice | Maidenhair | ower | Prunes | Rose | Sebestens | Tamarinds | Violet

Decoction of Fruit and Flowers
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoctum Fructum et Florum Decoction of Fruits and Flowers Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Boil in 3 pounds of Spring Water until one-third has evaporated. The fruit is boiled first for half and hour, then the herbs and Licorice, adding the Flowers towards the end. Function: Strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough, clears Heat, opens…

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Coltsfoot | Comfrey | Elecampane | Figs | flower | Licorice

Decoction to Strengthen the Lungs
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoction to Strengthen the Lungs Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Prepare a standard Decoction Function: strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Chronic Cough2. Wheezing3. Breathlessness associated with Lung weakness4. Chronic Lung disease Dose: small cupful twice daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights &…

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Aniseed | Celery root | Currant | Fennel root | Fenugreek | Figs | Greater Pimpernel seed | Honey | Horehound | Hyssop | Licorice | Linseed | Maidenhair | Orris | Quince seed | Sugar Penid

Syrup of Horehound
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Syrupus MarrubiumSyrup of Horehound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Augustana Preparation: Form a Syrup according to Art Function: Clears Cold-Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing, strengthens the Lungs Use: 1. Cough from Cold-Phlegm2. Chronic Cough with excess Phlegm3. Hoarseness4. Wheezing with excess Phlegm5. Asthma6. Shortness of Breath7. Hemoptysis8. Consumption9. Also promotes Urine Dose: 1–2 oz….

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Coltsfoot | Dates, stoned | Figs | Hyssop | Jujubes | Licorice | Maidenhair | Pearl Barley, washed | Raisins, stoned | Sebestens

Pectoral Decoction (London, 1650)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoctum PectoralePectoral Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: London Pharmacopeia, 1650 Preparation: Boil the Barley in 3 pounds of water for 15 minutes, then add the cut fruit and boil a further 15 minutes; then add the herbs, boiling for a further 15 minutes. Function: Clears Phlegm, nourishes and strengthen the Lungs, stops Cough; it…

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Camomile | Dates | Fenugreek | Figs | Hollyhock root | Linseed | Melilot

Plaster for Uterine Fibroids (Wirtzung)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Plaster for Uterine Fibroids Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Beat them well together, and with a strong decoction of Violets and Oil of Roses, form a plaster. Function: Clears Heat, softens hardness, resolves Tumors Use: 1. Applied externally for Uterine Fibroids 2. may be applied to other Fibroid growths3. may be used for…

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Coltsfoot | Figs | Hyssop | Licorice | Raisins

Decoction of Hyssop and Coltsfoot (Wirtzung)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoction of Hyssop and Coltsfoot Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Boil in Water until one-third is consumed Function: Clears Phlegm, strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough Use: 1. Cough2. Lung weakness Dose: a cupful twice daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures

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