Hyssop

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Powder for Paralysis and Vertigo (Nicholas)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Powder for Paralysis and Vertigo Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) * White Ginger can refer to Hedychium coronarium. Regular Ginger can be used in its place. Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Damp, settles Wind, strengthens the Nerves Use: 1. Paralysis2. Vertigo3. Related Wind diseases Dose: 1 dram morning…

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Aniseed | Chebulic Myrobalan | Ginger | Hyssop | Thyme | Wormwood

Decoction of Thyme
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoction of Thyme Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Prepare a Decoction Function: Purges Phlegm humor Use: 1. Phlegm type Cough2. Asthma3. Poor Digestion Dose: 2–4 ounces Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures

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Aniseed | Asparagus root | Betony | Butchers Broom root | Calamint | Calamus | Cinnamon | Fennel root | Fennel seed | Honey | Hyssop | Nutmeg | Parsley root | Peony root | Rosemary | Rue | Sage | Stoechas | Stone Parsley root

Tincture Against Convulsions
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024

Tincture Against Convulsions Tinctura ConvulsioTincture Against Convulsions Tradition: Western Source / Author: Salmon Herb Name Latin Amount * Hyssop Hyssopus officinale 1 handful ea. Rue Ruta graveolens 2 drams ea. Sage Salvia officinalis Stoechas Lavendula stoechas 4 drams ea. Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Calamint Calamintha officinalis 3 drams ea. Betony Betonica officinalis 6 oz. Calamus Acorus…

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Celery seed | Date | Fennel seed | Fenugreek | Fig | Horehound | Hyssop | Licorice | Maidenhair | Raisins

Decoction for Asthma (Zacharia)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoction for Asthma Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zacharia Preparation: Prepare a standard decoction Function: Strengthens the Lungs, Clears Phlegm, stops Wheezing Use: 1. Asthma2. Cough3. Wheezing and Breathlessness Dose: 1 oz. with Honey, three times daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Similar Formula: Decoction for Asthma and Difficulty Breathing Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to…

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Agaric | Asarabacca | Fennel seed | Gum Ammoniacum | Horehound juice concentrate | Hyssop | Lacca | Licorice | Orris | Peony | Round Birthwort | Squinanth | Stoechas juice concentrate

Decoction of Hyssop (Andrezeos)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoction of Hyssop Tradition: Western Source / Author: Andrezeos (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. Preparation: Decoct in sufficient water until one-third is wasted Function: Clear Phlegm, benefit…

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Betony | Elecampane | Hyssop | Mugwort | Subscription

Decoction to Promote Menstruation (Turner)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

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Coltsfoot | Figs | Hyssop | Licorice | Raisins

Decoction of Hyssop and Coltsfoot (Wirtzung)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoction of Hyssop and Coltsfoot Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Boil in Water until one-third is consumed Function: Clears Phlegm, strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough Use: 1. Cough2. Lung weakness Dose: a cupful twice daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures

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Bay berries | Bishop’s weed seed | Bitter Almond | Black Pepper | Calamus | Caraway seed | Castoreum | Cumin | Gum Ammoniacum | Hyssop | Long Pepper | Parsley seed | Pennyroyal | Rue | Sagapen | Savory

Electuary of Bayberries (Zacharia)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Electuarium de Baccis Lauri Electuary of Bayberries Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Zacharia (Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681) Preparation: Beat the herbs well together, dissolve the gums in wine, then form an Electuary with sufficient clarified Honey. Function: Warms the Stomach and Intestines, clears Wind, Eases Pain Use: 1. Wind, Colic 2. Stomach and Intestinal Spasm and…

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Hyssop | Licorice | White (or Red) Maidenhair

Syrup of Licorice (Mesue)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Syrups GlycyrrhizaSyrup of Licorice Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Steep in 4 lbs of hot water; after 24 hours, boil until half is consumed, then strain and clarify. With honey, penids, and sugar, 8 oz of each, make a syrup, and before it is boiled, add Red Rose Water 6 oz. Function: Clears…

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Balm | Hart’s Tongue | Hyssop | Licorice | Peony root

Electuary of Currants
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Electuarium de Corruns Electuary of Currants Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung (not the originator) Preparation: Boil gently in Rain water, press it out and strain through cloth. Add a quantity of well pounded Black Currants, boil together again, then press through a sieve. Next add 1 lb. of Sugar, and boil gently to a…

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Bitter Almonds | Black Pepper | Cinnamon | Date | Fig | Ginger | Hyssop | Licorice | Orris | Pennyroyal | Pine nut | Raisins | Starch | Storax | Tragacanth

Electuary of Orris Root (Diaireos Salomonis) (Nicholas)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Diaireos Salomonis Electuary of Orris Root Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Cut the fruits small, and beat them to a pulp, then push through a sieve. Beat all the other ingredients separately, then beat them together. With Sugar dissolved in Hyssop Water and clarified Honey, of each twice the weight of the…

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Aniseed | Balm | Benzoin | Calamint | Caraway seed | Dodder | Fennel seed | Hyssop | Mallow | Oregano | Pennyroyal | Rue | Spikenard | St. John’s wort | Tamarisk | Wormwood

Tincture Against Schirrus of the Spleen
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024

Tincture Against Schirrus of the Spleen Tinctura in Schirro Lienis Tincture Against Schirrus of the Spleen Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mylius Herb Name Latin Amount * Wormwood Artemisia absinthum 1 handful ea. Oregano Oreganum vulgare 1⁄2 handful Rue Ruta graveolens 3 drams Hyssop Hyssopus officinale St. John’s wort Hypericum perforatum Calamint Calamintha officinalis Spikenard…

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