Decoction for ther Gall Bladder (2) Tradition: Western Source / Author: Consultationes ac responsiones medicae, Thomas Mermann, Franz Ignaz Thiermairo, 1675 Preparation: Decoct in 3 lbs. water down to 2 lbs., strain, add Oxymel 1 oz. Function: Opens Obstructions, clears Heat and Damp Use: 1. Jaundice2. Cholecystitis3. Gall Stones Dose: 1⁄2 cup 2 or 3…
Medicament Strong Against Asthma Tradition: Western Source / Author: Acastror (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Preparation: Powder and form a confection with three times their weight of Honey. Function: Opens the Lungs, Clears Phlegm, Stops Wheezing Use: Asthma Dose: 1–2 drams, up to 3 drams Cautions: This contains Aristolchia, which is banned….
Lohoch ad Asthma Bonum Lohoch Effective for Asthma Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Serapion (Luminare Majus, 1551) Preparation: Powder, and form a Lohoch with warm honey Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Asthma2. Cough and Wheezing from Cold Phlegm Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: Not used during Pregnancy Modifications: Back To…
Electuary of Lacca Tradition: Western Source / Author: Andrezeos (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Preparation: Powder and form an Electuary with Honey. Function: Open Obstructions, Moves the Blood, Clear Phlegm, stops Cough and Asthma Use: 1. Chronic Obstruction2. Amenorrhea3. Dysmenorrhea4. Chronic Cough5. Chronic Asthma Dose: As much as a Hazelnut with warm…
Electuary of Maidenhair 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 adjusted for modern use. Preparation: Powder and…
Syrupus MarrubiumSyrup of Horehound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Augustana Preparation: Form a Syrup according to Art Function: Clears Cold-Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing, strengthens the Lungs Use: 1. Cough from Cold-Phlegm2. Chronic Cough with excess Phlegm3. Hoarseness4. Wheezing with excess Phlegm5. Asthma6. Shortness of Breath7. Hemoptysis8. Consumption9. Also promotes Urine Dose: 1–2 oz….
Hiera Logadii Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus A version from the Syrian Book of Medicine: Preparation: Powder them all individually, then with three times their weight of Honey, form an Electuary, according to Art. Function: Purges Melancholy, clears Damp, settles Wind Use: Used for all Chronic Diseases of the Head1. Madness, Insanity,…
Pulvis AquilariaPowder of Aloeswood Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder Function: Regulates Qi, benefits the Stomach and Heart, clears Damp Use: 1. Stomach weakness with Wind, Bloating, Nausea, Indigestion, Belching, Hiccup;2. Pressure, pain or distention of the Stomach or Abdomen associated with Qi stagnation3. Heart weakness with Fainting, Palpitations4. Sweetens the Breath…
Decoction for Cough and Asthma Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Preparation: Decoct in sufficient water down to half, strain, and add Honey Function: Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough, benefits the Lungs Use: 1. Cough2. Asthma Dose: a small cupful twice daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to…
Syrupus Hyssopus AmaranSyrup of Hyssop of Amaran Tradition: Western Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 * weight of a Roman Gold coin; approx. 6 grams Preparation: Decoct in 5 lbs of water down to 1 1⁄2 lbs. With Honey and Sugar of each 1⁄2 lb. form a syrup. Function: Clears Cold Phlegm,…
Opening Hepatic Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Decoct, adding the Senna in the last 5 minutes, and steep in the warm decoction for 15 minutes before straining. Function: Clears Liver Heat, Opens Use: 1. Used for Liver Obstruction manifesting as distention under the ribs, nausea, irritability, strong colored Urine, with a red tongue…
Decoction for Cold Coughs Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus Preparation: Decoct, strain then add Honey Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough Use: 1. Cold-type Cough2. ‘Wet’ Cough 3. Chronic Cough4. Bronchitis5. Whooping Cough6. Spasmodic Cough Dose: a small cupful 2 or 3 times daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Licorice or Raisins would be…
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