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Balm | Betony | Calamus | fl | Galangal | Lavender | Lily of the Valley | Marjoram | Orris | ower | Pellitory | Sage | Stoechas | Thyme | Valerian

Syrup for the Memory
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Syrup for the Memory Tradition: Western Source / Author: Sennertus Preparation: Decoct in 3 lbs. of water down to 1 1⁄2 lbs., and with sufficient Honey, form a Syrup. The herbs should be decocted first, adding the aromatics towards the end. Function: Clears Cold-Damp-Phlegm, opens the Orifices of the Brain, moves Qi, benefits the Brain…

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fl | Juniper berries | Lavender | owers | Rosemary fl | Sage

Wine for Apoplexy
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

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:…

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Asparagus root | Cinnamon | Fennel seed | Horehound | Lavender

Decoction for Vertigo (Culpeper)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoction for Vertigo Tradition: Western Source / Author: Culpeper Preparation: Decoct Function: Settles Wind, calms the Nerves Use: 1. Vertigo2. Epilepsy3. other Wind diseases of the Head Dose: a cupful twice daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures

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(Amber) | fl | Lavender | Nutmeg | owers | Peony seed

Powder for Childhood Epilepsy (Riverius)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Powder for Childhood Epilepsy Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius Preparation: Powder Function: Settles Wind, stops Spasm, calms the Mind and Nerves Use: 1. Childhood Epilepsy2. Childhood Convulsions not associated with Fever Dose: 1⁄2–1 scruple for a child; 1⁄2 dram for an adult. This was to be used by applying to the forehead, and to…

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Belleric Myrobalan | Cardamom | Chebulic Myrobalan | Cinnamon | Clove | Cubebs | Emblic Myrobalan | fl | flowers | Galangal | Grains of Paradise | Lavender | Nutmeg | owers | Red Roses | Rosemary

Wine for Catarrh of Pope Adrian
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Wine for Catarrh of Pope Adrian Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Bruise and cover with sufficient wine Function: Clears Damp and Phlegm, dries, regulates Qi Use: Catarrh Dose: a small wineglassful 2 or 3 times daily. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To WINESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures

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Agrimony | Bay leaves | Bugloss | Costus | Greater PlantainLesser Plantain | Lavender | Marjoram | Red Mint | Rose | Rosemary | Rue | Sage | St. John’s wort | Tansy | Wormwood | Yarrow

Ointment for Congealed Blood
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Ointment for Congealed Blood Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Cut and boil them all in oil until crisp, strain, then add wax and form an ointment. Function: Moves Qi and Blood, clears Stasis, relieves Inflammation, eases Pain Use: 1. Bruising 2. Trauma3. Hemotoma4. Tightness of the Sinews 5. Acute Inflammations6. Muscular Pain Dose:…

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Amaranth | Balm | Balsam woodBalsam fruit | Basil seed | Bay leaves | Betony | Calamus | Cowslip | Currants | fl | Lavender | Licorice | owers | Rue | Siler Montane | St. John’s wort | Wild SageGarden Sage

Syrup of Calamus (Syrupus de Acorus)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Syrupus de AcorusSyrup of Calamus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung * several plants were called “Wild Sage”. S. nemorosa (Wood Sage) or S. verbenaca (Clary Sage) are possibly indicated. Preparation: With 6 ounces clarified Honey and 12 ounces of Rain water that has been clarified with egg white, form a syrup. Function: Stops Wind,…

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Agnus Castus | Aniseed | Balm | Betony | Calamint | Cardamon | Cinnamon | Clove | Coriander prepared | Cumin prepared * | Fennel seed | fl | Galangal | Hyssop | Lavender | LicoriceLicorice juice | Marjoram | Mint | Nutmeg | Oregano | ower | owers | Peony seedPeony root | Pepper | Pyrethrum | Rosemary | Rue seed | Sage | Seseleos | Siler Montane

Powder for Epilepsy of Philon
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Powder for Epilepsy of Philon Tradition: Western Source / Author: Philon (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) * Several herbs were called Balsamita: Water Mint, Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita), Balsam herb (Chrysanthemum balsamita), Ambrosia and Balsamita can refer to several plants and may not be the species listed above.** Cumin is prepared by boiling briefly in…

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Betony | Calamint | Calamus | Cassidonie | fl | Flowers of Rosemary | Germander | Juniper berries | Lavender | Lily of the Valley | Marjoram | Mistletoe | Orris | ower | Peony root | Peony seed | Rue seed | Sage | Valerian

Cephalic Decoction (Charras)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

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…

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Aniseed | Belleric Myrobalan | Black Myrobalan | Cardamon | Castoreum | Chebulic Myrobalan | Clove | Confect of Anacardium | Fennel seed | fl | Galangal | Grains of Paradise | Lavender | Nutmeg | ower | Raisin | Rose | Rosemary | Yellow Myrobalan

Tincture for Memory
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024March 23, 2025

Tincture for Memory Tincture for Memory Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum 1620 Herb Name Latin Amount * Chebulic Myrobalan Terminalia chebula 1 oz. ea. Yellow Myrobalan Terminalia chebula (yellow) 1 dram ea. Black Myrobalan Terminalia chebula (black) 1⁄2 dram ea. Belleric Myrobalan Terminalia bellerica 3 oz. Galangal Alpina officinarum 2 oz….

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Aloeswood | Aniseed | Betony | Cinnamon | Clove | Eyebright | Fennel seed | fl | Hog Fennel | Lavender | Marjoram | owers | Peony root | Rosemary | Squill | Stoechas | Thyme

Tincture for Vertigo
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024

Tincture for Vertigo Tincture for Vertigo Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum, 1620 Herb Name Latin Amount * Stoechas Lavendula stoechas 1 handful ea. Eyebright Euphrasia officinalis Thyme Thymus vulgaris 1⁄2 handful ea. Marjoram Oreganum marjorana Betony Betonica officinalis 1 pugil ea. Rosemary flowers Rosmarinus officinalis 3 scruples ea. Lavender flowers Lavendula…

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Cowslip | Cress | Lavender | Sage | Walnut

Compound for Paralysis (Salerno)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Compound for Paralysis from Salerno Tradition: Western Source / Author: School of Salerno Preparation: The juices of the herbs is mixed with Walnuts, to which a little Castoreum was added. Function: Settles Wind, benefits the Nerves Use: Paralysis Dose: 1 dram Comment: This was a standard formula of the Salerno school in Southern Italy. Cautions:…

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