Pilulae de Lapide Lazuli (2)Pills of Lapis Lazuli (2) Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder and form pills with Sage juice Function: Purges Melancholy Use: Used as the main version of Pills of Lapis Lazuli1. Melancholy diseases2. diseases of the Head Dose: 1 scruple–1⁄2 dram, up to 1 dram Cautions: None noted…
Electuary for Sadness and Worry Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) * Lapis Lazuli is prepared by being burnt and washed** Gallia here probably refers to Gallia Moschata, an aromatic compound of Musk. The versions of these we have now are much later than Galen, so perhaps…
Electuarium LaetificansLetificans Electuary Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) * source text says Hyacinth (Zircon) can also be used** source text listed Carfa, called “Cinamomi crassioris”, thick or coarse Cinnamon Preparation: With three times the weight of clarified Hioney, form an Electuary. Function: Strengthens Heart and Stomach, Clears Damp, Moves Qi, Promotes Joy…
Expert Pills for Epilepsy from Phlegm Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 * Some version listed 11 drams of Colocynth Preparation: Form Pills with Oxymel of Squill Function: Clears Phlegm, Settles Wind, stops Convulsions Use: 1. Epilepsy associated with Wind and Phlegm obstruction2. Other diseases of the Brain associated…
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