Oil for Tinnitus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Infuse in olive or sesame oil, keeping warm, then strain Function: Clears Heat, settles Wind, benefits the Nerves Use: Tinnitus Dose: Dropped into the ear warm every night before bed Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To OILSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Syrupus de Artemisia MinorSyrup of Mugwort Lesser Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641 Preparation: Boil in 5 pounds of Water, strain and with 1 1⁄2 pounds of White Sugar and half a pound of Honey, form a Syrup. Function: Moves the Blood, promotes Menstruation, eases Pain Use: 1. Amenorrhea2. Dysmenorrhea3. Menstrual cramps4. Hysteria5….
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…
Wine for Catarrh Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Infuse the bruised herbs in the wine, then strain Function: Clears Phlegm, opens Obstructions Use: Catarrh Dose: Take a small wineglassful several times daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To WINESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
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
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:…
Electuary of Black Hellebore Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zenon of Athens (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) * Aur is a traditional weight based on a Gold coin. As each dose in the formula is Aur it can be easily converted to grams. Preparation: Powder and mix with clarified Honey to form…
Powder to Quell Excess Lust Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Kidney Heat, regulates Qi Use: 1. Excessive Sexual desire2. Priapism Dose: 1 dram with Wine Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Pills to Preserve the Sight Tradition: Western Source / Author: Grulingus Preparation: Powder and form a pill mass with wine Function: Cleanses the Head and Eyes, benefits the Sight Use: 1. Poor and Failing Eyesight2. Helps preserve good Eyesight if taken once weekly Dose: 1–2 scruples Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to PILLSBack to FORMULASHow…
Decoction for Stomach Pain Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Beat them, then seethe them in wine. Function: clears Heat, moves Qi, relieves Pain Use: various types of Stomach and Abdominal Pain Dose: While it is still warm, wet a sponge or cloth with it, and apply to the place. They may also be…
Powder to Strengthen the Memory Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) * Iris pseudoacorus was listed in the original text. However, Calamus was commonly substituted and is more effective for the intended purposes. Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Damp, benefits the Brain and increases Memory Use: 1. Strengthens the…
Powder to Warm the Heart Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder Function: Warms the Heart and Stomach, moves the Blood, regulates Qi Use: 1. Cold-type Palpitation2. Fainting3. strengthens Heart and Stomach Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
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