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…
Extraordinary Confection for Epilepsy Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Preparation: Decoct equal parts of Squill juice and Honey, then add the rest in powder to form a confection (normally 3 parts of Syrup to one part powders, by weight). Function: Clears Wind and Phlegm, stops Spasm Use: 1….
Decoctum PectoralePectoral Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: London Pharmacopeia, 1650 Preparation: Boil the Barley in 3 pounds of water for 15 minutes, then add the cut fruit and boil a further 15 minutes; then add the herbs, boiling for a further 15 minutes. Function: Clears Phlegm, nourishes and strengthen the Lungs, stops Cough; it…
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,…
Pills of Isaac Heben Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Isaac Heben Preparation: Powder and form pills the size of chickpeas with Fennel water Function: Clears Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Asthma from Phlegm2. Cough, Wheezing Dose: 1 dram (up to 2 drams was given) Cautions: None noted Modifications: Similar Formulas: Pills of…
Electuary of Rhubarb 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.** Gafit, given in…
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Decoctum PectoralePectoral Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Augustana Preparation: Decoction Function: Clears Phlegm and Heat, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Catarrh2. Cough from Heat, or Heat and Phlegm3. Asthma from Wind-Heat4. Pleurisy5. Good Lung tonic in those with weak Lungs Dose: 2–4 oz. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to…
Warming Confection for Infertility Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Make a confection with Honey; a little Musk can be added at the end. Function: Clears Cold, warms the kidneys Use: Infertility from Cold or Phlegm (pale face, poor libido, clear discharge, white tongue coating, small pulse) Dose: as much as a Nutmeg every…
Electuary for the Lungs Tradition: Western Source / Author: Lemery (Pharmacopeia Universal, 1749) Preparation: Powder the herbs and form an Electuary with the Honey Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Cough from Cold-Phlegm2. Asthma from Cold-Phlegm3. Chronic Cough with deficiency4. Chest oppression with excess Cold-Phlegm5. Difficulty Breathing associated…
Dialacca MajoresPowder of Gum Lacca Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Myrrh and Bdellium are dissolved in a little wine, the the rest is added and made into a fine powder. It can be prepared as an Electuary with 3 times its weight of Honey. Function: Opens Obstructions, moves the Blood, resolves…
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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