Swedish Bitters Swedish Bitters Tradition: Western Source / Author: Urban Hiärne, Royal Physician to the King of Sweden The original version of Urban Hiärne: Herb Name Latin Amount * Aloe Aloe spp. 26 grams (16 parts) Myrrh Commiphora molmol 6.6 grams (4 parts) Rhubarb Rheum palmatum 3.3 grams (2 parts) Venice Treacle * Theriac Venezian…
Diascordium Electuary of Scordium Tradition: Western Source / Author: Francastor (Pharmacopoeia Augustana) Preparation: Form an Electuary Function: Clears Wind and Heat, resists Poison, prevents Infection Use: 1. Protects against Infection of Epidemic and Infectious diseases including the Plague.2. Used for Infection of Epidemic and Infectious diseases3. Used for Spotted Fevers including Measles and Small Pox.4….
Elixir Vitae (Tincture of Life) Elixir Vitae Tincture of Life Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Infuse in 1 quart (1.1 liter) of Alcohol (40%), or Vodka.Allow to steep for 2 weeks, shaking daily, then strain and keep. Function: Opens Obstructions, cleanses and regulates Digestion, Promotes Circulation Use: 1. Used as a Bitter tonic to…
Shang Zhong Xia Tong Yong Tong Feng Wan. 上中下通用通风丸Pill to treat Painful Wind Anywhere Tradition: TCM Source / Author: * Huang Bai and Wei Ling Xian are wine-fried** Tian Nan Xing is Prepared for use Preparation: Powder and form Pills. Function: Dispels Wind, Clears Heat, Dries Damp, Moves the Blood Use: Wind diseases with Pain…
Theriaca Diatessaron,Or, simply DiatessaronTiryaq Arbaa (Unani)Theriac of Four Ingredients Or, The Antidote of Four Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue * Some sources list Long Birthwort Preparation: Beat all the herbs to fine powder, then with Honey, form an Electuary.In modern Unani practice, then herbs are powdered, then fried with Ghee. Function: Resists Poison,…
Dialacca MajoresPowder of Gum Lacca Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Myrrh and Bdellium are dissolved in a little wine, the the rest is added and made into a fine powder. It can be prepared as an Electuary with 3 times its weight of Honey. Function: Opens Obstructions, moves the Blood, resolves…
Antidote for the Liver and Chronic Cough Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) * Daphnidon coctarum, as listed in the source text would appear to be cooked Daphne. ‘Cooking’ is a type of preparation often used to lessen toxicity. However, a footnote in the source text says Daphoides sunt lauri…
Dialacca MinorPowder of Gum Lacca Lesser Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Rhazes Preparation: Powder Function: Opens Obstructions, moves the Blood, resolves Swelling and Hardness, promotes Urine Use: 1. Edema, especially in the beginning stages; Fluid under the skin2. Ascites3. helps with Gravel and Stones4. Swelling, hardness, tumors of the Liver, Bladder, Kidneys or Abdominal…
Decoction for the Liver Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus (Medicamentorum Opus Nicolai Myrepsus 1625) Preparation: Decoction Function: Open Obstruction, Clears Liver Heat Use: 1. Liver obstruction2. Inflammation of the Liver, Hepatitis3. Cholecystitis4. Jaundice Dose: 3 oz. Comment: This was called Hepatica Potio Mirabilis; Wonderous Potion for the Liver Cautions: None noted…
Electuary for Stones Tradition: Western Source / Author: Azaricon (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Preparation: Powder and with a decoction of Camomile or Meliot and Honey, form an Electuary. Function: Clears Damp, Promotes Urine, Opens Obstructions, clears Gravel and Stones Use: 1. Edema 2. Urinary Obstruction3. Gravel and Stones of the Kidneys…
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang 龙胆泻肝汤 Gentian Decoction to Drain the Liver Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Analytic Collection of Medical Formulas Preparation: Decoction; often used in powder or pill form. Function: Clears Heat and Damp-Heat from the Liver Use: Hypochondriac pain, headache, red eyes, bitter taste, red tongue with a yellow coating, rapid and…
Electuary of Gentian Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Preparation: Powder and mix with three times their weight of clarified Honey, and form an Electuary. Function: Clears Damp, Moves Qi, Opens Obstructions Use: 1. Obstruction of the Liver or Spleen2. Pain of the Stomach3. Pain of the Kidneys or Bladder Dose: 1 dram…
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