Powder of Crabs Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681 * Copper sulphate is useful for Phthisis (Consumption), and is used to clear Phlegm. However, doses of around 300mg are emetic. Therapeutic doses are usually arounf 5–7mg. Therefore, a much smaller dose would typically be used for the intended purpose. In addition, Copper sulphate…
Pulvis HalyPowder of Haly Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Haly Preparation: Powder. It can be made into an Electuary with Syrup of Violets. Function: Clears Heat, Nourishes Lung Yin, Stops Cough Use: 1. Heat-type Cough 2. Asthma3. Pleurisy4. Consumption5. Hemoptysis6. Pain or Ulcers of the Stomach from Heat7. Burning Urine8. Strangury9. Excessive Menstrual Bleeding10….
Diapenidon Compositumor, Diapenidon MagnumSugar Penid Compound with Spicesor, Sugar Penids with Spices Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus Preparation: PowderIt was commonly made into an Electuary after the following manner: 3 oz. of Violet flowers are macerated in 1 lb. of water until the water is violet in color, then 1 lb. of…
Looch de Pino Electuary of Pine Nuts Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue * Pine nuts are prepared by steeping overnight in Coltsfoot water, then drying. Preparation: Renodeus said “That this Eclegm may be rightly made, the dry roots must first be brayed [powdered] apart; then the Maiden-hair, then the fruits, then the gums…
Confection for Diabetes Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) * If this formula is really of Galen, the Spodium in the text will not refer to Tabasheer. Spodium is typically burnt Ivory, but to the ancient Greeks it was also used for the scrapings of the inside…
Powder for Diabetes Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, strengthens the Kidneys Use: 1. Diabetes2. Incontinence Dose: Take 1 1⁄2 oz. each morning with Red wine. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Similar Formulas: This is the same formula as Powder for Incontinence of Rhasis, but with different proportions. Back to POWDERSBack to…
Styptic Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Extemporanea, Thomas Fuller, London, 1710 Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, stops Bleeding Use: 1. All types of Bleeding from Heat Dose: 1⁄2 dram, up to 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
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…
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….
Troches for Kidney Ulcers Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737) Preparation: Powder and form Troches with Agrimony water Function: Clears Heat, promotes Healing Use: Kidney and Bladder Ulcers Dose: 2 drams with decoction of Comfrey Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to TROCHESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Trochisci de PapaverTroches of Poppy Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681 Preparation: Powder and form Troches Function: Clears Heat, nourishes Yin, Strengthens Lungs, stops Cough Use: 1. Lung-heat Cough2. Specifically for Lung Ulcers Dose: 1 dram with Poppy wine Cautions: Not suitable for Cold conditions Modifications: Similar Formulas: Troches of Poppy of Zacharia…
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