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…
Pulvis Diatragacanth CalidiiTragacanth Warming Powder Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, Stops Cough and Wheezing, strengthens the Lungs Use: 1. Cough2. Wheezing3. Shortness of Breath.4. Also very good for Cold and Weak Stomach with excess Phlegm.5. It is good for those ‘that are subject to a Consumption’. Dose:…
Electuarium Acharistum Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus Preparation: Powder all the herbs, then with three times their weight of clarified Honey, form an Electuary. Function: Warms the Innate Heat (Yang), promotes Digestion, moves Qi, clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Stomach weakness2. Poor appetite and Indigestion3. Pain of the Intestines4….
Powder for the Stomach Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mylius, Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum, 1620 Preparation: Powder Function: Warms the Stomach, clears Damp, regulates Qi Use: Disorders associated with Cold and Damp of the Stomach with Qi stagnation Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights &…
Decoction for Cough Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover Preparation: Decoct in water. Function: clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough Use: This was listed as “An excellent Potion for the Cough” by Gabelhover.1. Cough2. Bronchitis3. Shortness of Breath4. Pleurisy5. Wheezing Dose: Give a good draught 2 or three times daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to…
Electuary for Asthma of Andrezeos Tradition: Western Source / Author: Andrezeos (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Preparation: Powder and mix with Honey to form an Electuary Function: Clear Phlegm, benefit the Lungs, Stop Asthma Use: 1. Asthma2. May be used for Cough and Wheezing Dose: 2 drams, up to 5 drams Cautions:…
Syrupus de StoechasSyrup of Stoechas Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Judeus (De Morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) Preparation: Decoct in 4 lbs water to 2, then with Honey 1 lb and Sapa (new wine) 5 lbs form a syrup Function: Settles Wind, benefits the Nerves Use: Diseases of the head and nerves from Wind…
Syrup for Asthma Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Decoct with a mild fire; strain and press. Add enough Sugar to form a syrup as thick as honey. Function: Strengthen the Lungs, clears Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Asthma 2. Chronic Bronchitis3. Cough and Wheezing Dose: Lick as often as required; or…
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….
Confection for Cold Coughs Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Seethe them together in 24 ounces of Water down to half, according to Art; strain it and add 12 ounces of Sugar Penids; seethe it again until thick. Function: Clears Cold-Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Chronic Cold-type Cough 2. Hoarseness3. Difficulty Breathing…
Powder for Epilepsy of Philon Tradition: Western Source / Author: Philon (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) * Several herbs were called Balsamita: Water Mint, Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita), Balsam herb (Chrysanthemum balsamita), Ambrosia and Balsamita can refer to several plants and may not be the species listed above.** Cumin is prepared by boiling briefly in…
Theriac for Pain in the Head Tradition: Western Source / Author: Andrezeos (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Preparation: Powder and form a confection with Honey Function: Clears Wind, opens Obstructions, Stops Pain Use: 1. Chronic Headache2. Epilepsy 3. Wind diseases of the Head4. Asthma5. Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea6. Hip and Joint pain, Sciatica7. Gravel…
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