Powder for Hysteria Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder; it can also be made as an Infusion or Tincture Function: Clears Heat,opens Obstructions, moves Q Use: 1. Hysteria2. Pre-menstrual symptoms 3. Uterine Pain4. Menstrual cramping or Pain Dose: 1 scruple–1⁄2 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights…
Pulvis CancriPowder of Crabs Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545 Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, resists Poison, calms the Mind Use: 1. Lyconthropy (delusion of being an animal, especially a wolf)2. Raving3. Madness Dose: 1–2 drams morning and night Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow…
Monastic Spirit of Balm Klosterfrau MelissengeistMonastic Spirit of Balm Tradition: Western (German) Source / Author: Traditional Patent Medicine Preparation: The above shows the proportions used in the traditional formula. It is made into a clear distillate with 79% Alcohol. Function: Moves the Qi, Calms the Mind, Benefits Stomach, Prevents Infection Use: 1. Anxiety, Nervousness2. Nervous…
Dang Gui Long Hui Wan 当归龙荟丸 Dang Gui, Gentian and Aloe Pill Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Formulas from the Discussion Illuminating the Yellow Emperor’s Basic Questions, 1172 Preparation: Powder and form Honey pills. Function: Clears Heat, drains Fire Use: Headache, restlessness, delirium, dark urine, red eyes, big pulse1. Headache2. Vertigo3. Hepatitis4. Gastritis5. Cholecystitis6. Gall…
Electuary of Centaury Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zenon of Athens (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) * Aur is a traditional weight being that of a Gold coin. Over time, it was reduced from over 8 grams to around 6 grams. The weights may be easily adjusted for modern use.** Several sources…
Antidotum Epilepticus (Nicholas) Antidotum Epilepticus Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Herb Name Latin Amount * Indian Spikenard Nardostachys jatamansi 27 dr., 3 scr. ea. Saffron Crocus sativus 18 dr., 2 scr. ea. Ginger Zingiber officinalis 9 dr., 1 scr. ea. Cassia Wood Cinnamonum cassia sufficient Long Pepper Piper longum…
Hiera TheodoretusHiera of Theodor Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Syrian Book of Medicine Another version from Theodoretus: Preparation: Powder and with twice the weight of clarified Honey, form an Electuary. Function: Purges Melancholy, Setlles Wind, Opens Obstructions Use: 1. Chronic Disease: “all sicknesses which are protracted” 2. Poor vision3. Dementia4. Delirium5. Epilepsy6. Vertigo7. Leprosy8. Elephantiasis9….
Decoctum Amarum Bitter Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: London Pharmacopeia, 1677 Preparation: Cover with water to cover by 4 finger-breadths, then boil to 4 ounces. Function: Clears Heat and Damp, opens Obstructions, relieves Pain Use: 1. promotes Digestion, settles pain of Gastritis and Peptic Ulcers;2. promotes Urine; promotes Menstruation; 3. used for Fever, and…
Theriaca e CancrisTheriac of Crabs Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Preparation: Powder and mix with three times their weight of clarified Honey. Function: Resists Poison Use: Specific for Rabid Dog bites Dose: half–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To ELECTUARIESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Infusum Gentianae Compositum Compound Infusion of Gentian Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Steep for 1 hour in 12 ounces of boiling water. Function: Clears Heat and Damp, promotes Digestion, opens Obstructions, calms Spasm Use: Obstruction by Heat and Damp of the Liver, Gall Bladder, Stomach, Bowels and Bladder1. Promotes Digestion2. Spasms and Pain of…
Powder for Gout of the Duke of Portland Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder Function: Clear Heat and Damp, relieves Inflammation and Pain Use: 1. Gout;2. Heat-type Arthritis and Rheumatism Dose: Give a dram every morning fasting in a cup of water and wine, broth, or tea, fasting one and a half hours after….
Pills to Crumble Kidney Stones Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid Preparation: Powder, mix with balm oil; soak the resins in water; form pills Function: Clears Damp, Dissolves Urinary Stones, promotes Urine Use: 1. Kidney and Bladder Stones2. Also for Dysuria and Strangury Dose: Take 1 dram with water in which…
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