Wine for Apoplexy Tradition: Western Source / Author: Salmon Preparation: Steep for 10 days in a sufficient quantity of Rhenish Wine, then strain. Function: Clears Cold and Damp, opens Obstructions, moves Qi and Blood Use: Used in the Aftermath of a Stroke Dose: 3-4 spoonfuls in the morning fasting, and when going to bed. Cautions:…
Electuarium Papus InnocentiiElectuary of Pope Innocent Against Blindness Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder and with sufficient Honey, form an Electuary Function: Clears Wind-Cold, promotes Circulation, benefits the Eyes Use: Poor and Failing Eyesight, especially in the aged Dose: 1 dram morning and evening, in Eyebright water or wine, or some other suitable vehicle…
Powder of Burnt Sponge Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover, 1599 Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Phlegm, resolves Swellings Use: 1. Scrofula2. Lymphadenitis3. Goiter Dose: Take as much as a Hazel nut every morning in the decrease of the Moon, and in the evening from the decrease to the increase. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to…
Pulvis Imperator Contra PestilentialisEmperor’s Powder Against the Plague Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Prepare the Garnet; powder the herbs finely and mix in the Garnet. It can be made into a confection with Rose Vinegar and Honey. Function: Clears Heat, Resists Poison Use: Preservative against infection during Epidemics and Plague Dose: 1–2 scruples, usually…
Cephalic Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Royal Pharmacopoeia [of France], Moses Charras, 1678 Preparation: Decoct in 6 lbs. of Fountain Water down to a quarter: Bruise all the roots, the Mistletoe, and put them in a pot with their water, cover and decoct over a gentle fire for 15 minutes; next add the…
Tincture of Juniper Berry Tinctura JuniperiTincture of Juniper berry Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Latin Amount * Juniper Berries Juniperus communis 5 oz. Spirit of Wine Spiritum Vitae 20 oz. Preparation: Digest in gentle warmth to extract a Tincture.The better way of making it is to make a Spirit of Juniper Berries distilled…
Powder for Stones Tradition: Western Source / Author: Secrets of Art and Nature, John Wecker, London, 1660 Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Damp, promotes Urine, resolves Stones Use: Gravel and Stones Dose: Source text said to take 1 dram with wine 1 day before the New Moon in the morning, fasting afterwards. It may be taken…
Decoction for Hepatitis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Model Botanic Guide to Health, Fox, 1916 Preparation: Decoct in 5 pints down to 2 pints. Add a teaspoonful of Cayenne powder Function: Clears Liver Heat and Damp, relieves Inflammation Use: 1. Hepatitis2. Liver Heat with poor Liver function; 3. Chronic Liver disease Dose: a wineglassful every…
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