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Tincture for Paralysis Tincture Against Paralysis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mylius Herb Name Latin Amount * Asparagus root Asparagus officinale 6 drams ea. Peony root Paeonia officinalis Butchers Broom root Ruscus aculeatus 1 handful ea. Hyssop Hyssopus officinale 2 drams Betony Betonica officinalis Gout-Ivy Ajuga chamaepitys 1 pugil ea. Cowslips Primula veris 1 oz….
Powder for Palpitation from Heat Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heart Heat, regulates the Heart Use: 1. Palpitations form Heat2. May be used for other conditions associated with Heat of the Heart (‘Heart Fire’) Dose: Take 1 dram with Water of Apple or Pomegranate Cautions: None…
Trochisci Alkekengi Troches of Winter Cherry Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder, and with Winter Cherry juice, form Troches Function: Clears Heat, relieves Irritation, promotes Urine, resolves Stones, promotes Healing, relieves Pain Use: 1. Burning Urine2. Strangury3. Dysuria4. Gravel, Stones5. Abscesses, Ulcers or Tumors of the Urinary tract;6. Prostatitis, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy…
Elegant Powder for Strangury Tradition: Western Source / Author: Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, Renou, 1615) Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, opens Obstructions, promotes Urine Use: 1. Strangury2. Difficult Urination Dose: 1 1⁄2 dram with wine or a suitable vehicle Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Electuarium Diaspermaton Electuary of Seeds Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: With 8 times the weight of Sugar dissolved in Water (or decoction) of Marshmallow, form an Electuary according to Art. Function: Clears Damp, promotes Urine, Expels Gravel and Stones Use: 1. Gravel and Stones 2. Strangury, Dysuria3. Clears Heat of the Urinary system Dose:…
Trochisci de CamphoraTroches of Camphor Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Form Troches with Mucilage of Psyllium and Rose water. Function: Clears Heat, cools the Blood, stops Fever, eases Pain, promotes Rest Use: 1. Fever, especially Burning and High Fevers; 2. Spotted Fevers including Measles;3. Hectic Fevers with Thirst.4. Also useful for any…
Electuarium de CineribusConfection of Ashes Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung * Head, wings and legs removed** This would appear to be Bezoar, but is listed as Oxe gall stone Preparation: With a sufficient quantity of Roses, or Confection of Roses, form an Electuary. Function: Clears Damp, Resolves Stones, Promotes Urine Use: 1. Gravel 2. Stones3….
Electuarium Ducis Electuary for a Duke Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Powder and prepare an Electuary with three times their weight of Honey Function: Warms and strengthens the Stomach and Spleen, benefits Digestion, moves Qi, promotes Urine, clears Stones Use: 1. Indigestion 2. Poor appetite3. Nausea, Vomiting4. Wind-Colic5. Internal Coldness6. Promotes Urine in…
Decoctum FructumDecoction of Fruit Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Decoct all except the Dates in sufficient water until one-third has evaporated, adding the cut Dates at the end. Function: Clears Heat and Phlegm, clears Irritation, stops Cough, Laxative Use: 1. clears Phlegm and Heat from the Lungs, good for Cough and Bronchitis;2. clears Phlegm…
Victrix ThaumasticaMarvellous Conquereror Electuary to Conquer Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandri (Medici Graeci, 1541) * The texts lists Rosarum babilonicarum, Babylonian Rose** The source text lists Spodium, which most often intends Tabasheer; in any case, Tabasheer is a better option in this formula.*** The text lists Amyli (in the first instance where we…
Powder for Bladder Abscess of Alexander Benedictus Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545 Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat and Toxin, resolves Abscess Use: 1. Abscess of the Bladder, with painful or frequent Urine, and excess foul matter in the Urine. There may also be severe pain, Fever, or obstructed…
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