Mace

Basil seed | Cardamon | Cinnamon | Clove | ed | ff | fi | fl | Galangal | Ginger | Hazel Nuts, torrefi | Indian Spikenard | Lapis Armenius, washed | Lapis Lazuli, washed | Long Pepper | Mace | owers | Pepper | ron | Rosemary | Sa | Senna | Silk, torre | Sugar | Zedoary

Electuary of Senna (Diasenna) (Nicholas)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

DiasennaOr, Electuarium de CassiaElectuary of Senna Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas An alternate version from Dispensarium Magistri Nicolai: Preparation: Powder the Hazelnuts and boil in 2 lbs. of clarified Honey, then add the rest in Powder and form an Electuary Function: Purges Melancholy Use: ‘It is good against Melancholy, Madness, and discontent of…

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Bay berries | ff | Mace | Pennyroyal | Rhubarb | ron | Sa | Savin | Wormwood

Emmenagogue Powder
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Emmenagogue Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Medicus Officiosus, Weinhart, 1724 Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, opens Obstructions, moves Blood and Qi Use: 1. Amenorrhea2. Dysmenorrhea3. This may be useful for Tumors of the Uterus, Endometriosis etc. Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: This is only suitable for use in strong bodies Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to…

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(Amber) | Aloeswood | Ambergris | Cardamon | Cinnamon | Citron leafCitron peel | Clove | Clove Basil | Cubeb | Cyperus | Gallia Moschata | Ginger | Greater Cardamon | Indian leaf | Indian Spikenard | Long Pepper | Mace | Marjoram | Mastic | Mint | Musk | Nutmeg | Pearl | Red Behen | Red Coral | Rose | Schoenanth | Silkworm Cocoon | Watercress | White Behen | Zedoary

Electuary of Aloeswood (Diaxyloaloes) (Mesue)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Diaxyloaloesor Confectio XyloaloesElectuary of Aloeswood Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder the herbs, mix with sufficient Honey of Emblic Myrobalans and Syrup of Quinces with Spices (ie. three times the weight of the powders) to form a confection, adding the Musk and Ambergris towards the end. The European Pharmacopoeias commonly used sugar…

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Aloeswood | Indian leaf | Mace | Red Coral | Rose | Tabasheer

Powder to Strengthen the Head
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Powder to Strengthen the Head Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder Function: Moves Qi, calms the Mind and Spirit, strengthens the Brain Use: 1. Mental weakness, mental deficiency2. Anxiety, Restlessness3. Palpitations Dose: 1 scruple Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures

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Agaric | Aloes | Annis | Asarabacca | Balsam fruit | Balsam wood | Belleric Myrobalan | Black Myrobalan | Calamus | Celery seed | Chebulia Myrobalan | CinnamonCassia Wood | Clove | Colocynth | Cubeb | Dodder of Thyme | Emblic Myrobalan | Eyebright | Fennel seed | Indian Spikenard | Mace | Mastic | Nutmeg | Rhubarb | Rose | Rue | Saffron | Senna | Seseli seed | Squinanth | Turbith | Violet | Wormwood | Yellow Myrobalan

Pills to Clarify Pilulae Lucis Majores Mesue
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Pilulae Lucis Majores,or Pilulae OpticaePills to Clarify Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder and form pills with clarified Fennel juice. Function: Purges Phlegm and Melancholy from the Head, clears the Senses, Clarifies the Eyesight Use: 1. Poor or Failing Eyesight2. Floaters3. Blindness4. Nightblindness5. Eye pain6. Excess humors affecting the Head and Senses7….

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Cantharides prepared | Cinnamon | Clove | Deer Mushroom | Deer or Bull Pizzle | Long Pepper | Mace | Parsnip seed | Rocket seed | Turnip seed | White Sugar

Powder to Stimulate Venery (Wecker)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Powder to Stimulate Venery Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wecker Preparation: Powder Function: Warms and strengthens the Kidneys Use: 1. Impotence, Premature Ejaculation2. Aphrodisiac Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram in a suitable vehicle Cautions: Cantharides are highly irritant and would not be added today. However, it does demonstrate a suitable way to use Cantharides internally. If they…

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Aloeswood | Cinnamon | Clove | Galangal | Gallia Muscata | Ginger | Greater Cardamon | Indian Spikenard | Licorice | Mace | Nutmeg | Rose | Troches of Diarrhodon

Aromatic Rose Compound for the Stomach (Mesue)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Aromaticum Rosatum Stomachum Aromatic Rose Compound for the Stomach Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder, and with sufficient Syrup of Rose and Syrup of Citron peel, form an Electuary, aromatising with Musk 1⁄2 scruple. Function: Strengthen the Stomach, move Qi, benefit Digestion Use: 1. Indigestion 2. Abdominal pain3. Bloating, Wind, Colic Dose:…

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Balm | Benzoin | Betony | Clove | ffron | Frankincense | Mace | Marjoram | Mastic | Nutmeg | Oregano | Rose | Sa

Powder for Catarrh (Grulingus)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Powder for Catarrh Tradition: Western Source / Author: Grulingus Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Phlegm and Damp, regulates Qi Use: 1. Catarrh2. Phlegm and Damp obstruction of the Head and Body Dose: 1 dram with wine Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures

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Ambergris | Anacardium | Cardamon | Cinnamon | Clove | ff | Ginger | Grains of Paradise | Indian leaf | Licorice | Long Pepper | Mace | Mastic | Musk | Myrtle | Nutmeg | Pearl | Peony root | Red Coral | ron | Sa | Spikenard

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

Electuary of Peony Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder and form an Electuary with three times the weight of clarified Honey. Function: Settles Wind, stops Spasms, clears Phlegm and Damp, benefits the Brain and Nerves Use: 1. Specifically used for Epilepsy2. May be used for other diseases of the Head and Nerves associated with…

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Ammi | Aniseed | Calamus | Carrot seed | Cloves | Coral | Cubebs | Cumin seed | Gentian | Ginger | Ground Pine | Indian Spikenard | Mace | Mountain Siler seed | Pearl | Senna leaf | Wild Alexander seed

Powder for the Memory (Hartman)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Powder for the Memory Tradition: Memory Source / Author: Practical Chymistry, John Hartman, 1670 Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Cold and Damp, regulates Qi, benefits the Brain and Memory Use: 1. Poor or Failing Memory2. poor or dull Mental function Dose: 1 dram daily for the first month, morning and evening, 3 hours before food, taken…

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Aniseed | Caraway | Cinnamon | Clove | Coriander prepared | Fennel seed | Ginger | Mace

Powder to Strengthen the Stomach of Andernacus
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Powder to Strengthen the Stomach of Andernacus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Andernacus Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Cold and Damp, Warms the Stomach Use: 1. Indigestion2. Poor Appetite3. Stomach Weakness4. Wind and Pain of the Stomach and Intestines from Cold Dose: 1 scruple before food with Cinnamon Water Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack…

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Asparagus seed | Basil seed | Burnet seed | Chicory seed | Cinnamon | Cucumber seed | Endive seed | Gourd seed | Gromwell seed | Lettuce seed | Licorice juice | Mace | Melon seed | Parsley seed | Pumpkin seed | Purslane seed | Winter Cherry

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

Electuarium Diaspermaton Electuary of Seeds Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: With 8 times the weight of Sugar dissolved in Water (or decoction) of Marshmallow, form an Electuary according to Art. Function: Clears Damp, promotes Urine, Expels Gravel and Stones Use: 1. Gravel and Stones 2. Strangury, Dysuria3. Clears Heat of the Urinary system Dose:…

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