Decoction of Thyme Tradition: Western Source / Author: Andernacus Preparation: Decoct Function: Clears Phlegm and Damp Use: 1. Phlegm and Damp diseases2. Cough3. Asthma Dose: 2–4 oz. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Decoction for Asthma from Crass Humors Tradition: Western Source / Author: Hamech (De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) * NOTE: an Aureos is the weight of a Gold coin. It was originally 8.18 grams, but successive Emperors reduced the weight down to about 6 grams, approximately 1 1⁄2 drams. Preparation: Decoct in 7 lbs to…
Diahyssopus Electuary of Hyssop Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Powder the herbs, and with three times their weight of sugar (or Honey), form an Electuary. Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, benefits the Lungs and Stomach Use: 1. Cough from Cold-Phlegm 2. Sore Throat and Hoarseness from Wind-Cold or Cold Phlegm3. Cold diseases of…
Syrupus de Hyssopo Compound Syrup of Hyssop Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Boil the Barley in 8 lbs. of spring water for half an hour. Then add the roots and boil in Balneo Marie for 15 minutes; then the fruits, seeds, and herbs, with about 15 minutes cooking between each addition. Boil until…
Syrupus Marubiuum, or Syrupus de PrassioSyrup of Horehound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Fernel Preparation: Boil in 8 lbs. of Honey Water in B.M. to 4 lbs.; add 2 lbs. each of Honey and Sugar; Boil, then perfume with 1 oz. of Orris root Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough, strengthens the Lungs Use: 1….
Anti-Asthmatic Syrup Tradition: Western Source / Author: D’Aquin Preparation: Boil Barley in 9 pints of water for 1 hour, then add the roots (except the Licorice); boil for 30 minutes or more; next add the Dates stoned and cut, and other fruit; boil with the rest for 15 minutes; next add the herbs and boil…
Traumatic Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Pauperum, 1718 Preparation: Boil in sufficient water to 1 Gallon Function: Clears Heat, moves Blood, promotes Healing, strengthens Qi Use: 1. Wounds and Bruising2. Wounds or Bruising of the Chest and Lungs3. Wounds or Bruising of the Internal Organs4. Trauma or Bruising with Weakness or Deficiency Dose:…
Decoction of Hyssop Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zacharia (De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) Preparation: Decoct in water from 3 lbs to 1 lb. Function: Strengthen the Lungs, clears Phlegm and Heat, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Cough2. Asthma, Wheezing Dose: 3 oz. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to…
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…
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….
Syrupus de Artemisia MinorSyrup of Mugwort Lesser Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641 Preparation: Boil in 5 pounds of Water, strain and with 1 1⁄2 pounds of White Sugar and half a pound of Honey, form a Syrup. Function: Moves the Blood, promotes Menstruation, eases Pain Use: 1. Amenorrhea2. Dysmenorrhea3. Menstrual cramps4. Hysteria5….
Antidotum, quod Facit ad Flatuositatem & Frigiditatem Antidote for Wind and Cold Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Preparation: Powder and mix with three times its weight of clarified Honey to form an Electuary. Function: Warms the Body, clears Wind and Cold Use: 1. Wind and Cold of the Stomach…
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