Syrupus de MucilaginibusSyrup of Mucilages Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Infuse these for 6 hours in a warm decoction of Mallows, White Poppy seeds and Winter Cherries; then press out the mucilage to 11⁄2 oz., add 2 oz. of Sugar; form a Syrup. Function: Clears Heat, relieves Inflammation, heals Ulcers Use: 1. ‘It heals…
Decoction for Asthma from Crass Humors Tradition: Western Source / Author: Hamech (De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) * NOTE: an Aureos is the weight of a Gold coin. It was originally 8.18 grams, but successive Emperors reduced the weight down to about 6 grams, approximately 1 1⁄2 drams. Preparation: Decoct in 7 lbs to…
Electuarium de CineribusConfection of Ashes Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung * Head, wings and legs removed** This would appear to be Bezoar, but is listed as Oxe gall stone Preparation: With a sufficient quantity of Roses, or Confection of Roses, form an Electuary. Function: Clears Damp, Resolves Stones, Promotes Urine Use: 1. Gravel 2. Stones3….
Syrups de Viola CompositaSyrup of Violet Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Boil in Barley water; to the strained liquor add 1 1⁄2 lbs. of white sugar, and form a syrup. Function: Clears Heat, benefits Yin, resists Poison Use: 1. Stomach Heat 2. Liver Heat3. Heart Heat4. Heat of the Lungs with acute Cough5….
Syrup for Asthma Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Decoct with a mild fire; strain and press. Add enough Sugar to form a syrup as thick as honey. Function: Strengthen the Lungs, clears Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Asthma 2. Chronic Bronchitis3. Cough and Wheezing Dose: Lick as often as required; or…
Syrup of Violet (De morbus internis curandis) Syrup of Violet Tradition: Western Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Herb Name Latin Amount * Fresh Violet Viola odorata Quince seed Cydonia oblonga 10 drams ea. Melon seed Citrullus vulgaris 12 drams Mallow seed Malva sylvestris 8 drams Gum Arabic Acacia arabica 3 drams…
Powder for the Lungs Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Phlegm and Heat, stops Cough, Nourishes Lung Yin Use: 1. all types of Cough2. Lung Ulcers3. Consumption4. Wirtzung said it is good for ‘those that do cough up pieces of their lights [Lungs]’. Dose: 2 drams every morning with Syrup of…
Trochisci Gordonii Troches of Gordon Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gordon Preparation: Cut the nuts, then beat them; separately beat the herbs and seeds to powder; sieve and mix the powders together. Add a little mucilage of Psyllium and/or Hydromel to form a stiff paste; roll, cut and dry in the sun Function: Clears Heat,…
Troches for Pleurisy from Heat with Vehement Fever Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Preparation: Powder and mix with mucilage of Linseed or Quince seed to form Troches. Function: Clears Heat, benefits Yin, stops Cough Use: 1. Pleurisy with Fever 2. May be used in related conditions such…
Diapapaver Electuary of Poppy Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Preparation: Confect with Honey purified, or with Penids and Honey together Function: Clears Heat, Stops Cough, benefits the Lungs Use: 1. Cough from Hot-Phlegm or Dryness2. Chronic Cough 3. Spasmodic Cough Dose: 2 aurerum (1 1⁄2–2 drams) Cautions: None…
Powder for Hardness of the Kidneys Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Open Obstructions, clears Heat, softens to resolve Hardness Use: Hardness (sclerosis) of Kidney, associated with Heat. It may be used for hardness of other organs associated with Heat. Dose: 3 drams with Syrup of…
Decoction for Spitting Blood Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Decoct until one third has been decocted Function: Nourishes Lung, benefits Yin and Qi, stops Bleeding Use: Spitting of Blood with Lung weakness Dose: 2–4 oz., two or three times daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Comfrey and/or Plantain can be added Back to DECOCTIONSBack…
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