Decoction for Back Pain and Kidney Stones Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen Preparation: Boil in 6 lbs. water down to half, strain Function: Warms the Kidneys, promotes Urine, Breaks Stones Use: 1. Cold-type Kidney pain2. Lower Back and Hip pain3. Gravel and Stones Dose: give half a bowlful Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to…
Pilulae Arthritica Pills for Arthritis Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Powder and form into Pills with Syrup of Ground Pine, or thickened Fennel juice, or another suitable syrup or juice. Function: Clears Wind-Cold-Damp, relieves Pain Use: 1. Arthritis 2. Rheumatism3. Sciatica4. Scrofula, Swollen Lymph nodes5. Cook (Marrow of Surgery, 1685) recommended them…
Electuary for Back Pain Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) * Lapathi, as listed in the text, can refer to several species of Dock. Burdock seed would be a suitable choice in this case.** Celticae, listed in the text, probably refers to Celtic Spikenard Preparation: Powder and…
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