Trochisci Diarrhodon MinusTroches of Rose Lesser Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder and form Troches with wine boiled to one-third, each weighing 4 grams Function: Clears Phlegm, moves Qi, eases Pain, benefits the Stomach Use: 1. Fever caused by Phlegm 2. Stomach Pain associated with Qi stagnation3. Strengthens Digestion4. Chronic Fever5. Incipient Edema…
Powder to Ascertain if Pregnant Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover, 1599 Preparation: Powder Function: Regulates the Uterus, moves Qi Use: It strengthens them if Pregnant, else it strongly promotes Menstruation. For this purpose, it has been ‘often times tried’. Dose: 1 scruple–1⁄2 dram. It is sprinkled on toasted bread that has been soaked in…
Electuary for Crass and Viscid Humors Tradition: Western Source / Author: Azaricon (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) * Foliorum rubi agrestis ** The fact that Agaric is listed after Turbith would suggest Turbith should be taken in the weight of all the preceding medicines, then 10 drams of Agaric are added. Preparation:…
Hiera TheodoretusHiera of Theodor Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Syrian Book of Medicine Another version from Theodoretus: Preparation: Powder and with twice the weight of clarified Honey, form an Electuary. Function: Purges Melancholy, Setlles Wind, Opens Obstructions Use: 1. Chronic Disease: “all sicknesses which are protracted” 2. Poor vision3. Dementia4. Delirium5. Epilepsy6. Vertigo7. Leprosy8. Elephantiasis9….
Diacameron Magnaor Diathamaron Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas (Antidotarium) * Mother Cloves, also called Anthophyllorum, are mature Cloves as opposed to regular Cloves which are buds. Preparation: Powder and with three times their weight of clarified Honey, form an Electuary. Function: Strengthens Qi, Warms the Yang, benefits the Lungs, Kidney and Heart, clears Phlegm…
Pilulae Imperiales MagistraleMagisterial Imperial Pills Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Augustana Preparation: Form pills with Syrup of Rose or Violet. Function: Purges Bile and Phlegm, Purges Mixed Humors, strengthens the Stomach Use: 1. purges excess, purges Phlegm, Bile and Mixed Humors2. cleanses the Stomach, Bowels and Liver;3. benefits the Stomach and Digestion;4. also for…
Pilulae de Raved Sceni,or Pilulae de RhabarbaroPills of Rhubarb (Greater) Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Dissolve the gums in wine, powder the remaining, mix and form into pills Function: Opens obstructions (caused by mixed Humors), clear Phlegm, moves the Blood Use: 1. Liver or Spleen obstruction;2. Bile and Phlegm obstructing the Abdominal…
Troches for Heart Weakness Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus (Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625) Preparation: Powder, then with clarified Borage and Bugloss juices, form Troches Function: Strengthens the Heart, Stomach, Mind and Spirits, regulates Qi, clears Heat, purifies the Blood Use: 1. Heart Weakness 2. Defects of the Mind and Spirit 3….
Confectio de RhabarboConfection of Rhubarb Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Dispensarium Magistri Nicolai) * Bitter Costus is said by some to be derived from the mature root of Saussurea lappa. Others have said it was Inula racemosa. In any case, regular Costus may be used. Preparation: Powder and form a confection with three…
Electurium Passer CerebrusOr, Electuarium FertilitasElectuary of Sparrow’s BrainsOr. Electuary to Promote Fertility Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder, and with White Sugar refined in Water of Mints 4.5 lbs., form a Confection. Function: Warms and strengthens Kidney Yang, promotes Fertility Use: 1. Infertility in male or female associated with Kidney Yang deficiency…
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Trochisci DiarrhodonTroches of Rose Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Rhasis Preparation: Powder and form Troches. Function: Clears Heat, moves Qi, benefits Digestion Use: 1. Abdominal Pain2. Stomachache3. poor Digestion4. also Chronic Fever5. beginning stages of Edema Dose: 1–2 drams Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to TROCHESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
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