Tincture of Mastic Tinctura MastichesTincture of Mastic Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Latin Amount * Mastic in fine powder Pistacia lentiscus 1 oz. Tartarised SV (or SV) * Spiritum Vitae Tartar 6 oz. Preparation: Set in a sealed vessel and digest in a gentle warmth for 14 or 20 days, shaking daily. Then…
Powder of Polypodya Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Montagnana (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Purges Melancholy Use: Melancholy diseases Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Pilulae Arthritica Pills for Arthritis Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Powder and form into Pills with Syrup of Ground Pine, or thickened Fennel juice, or another suitable syrup or juice. Function: Clears Wind-Cold-Damp, relieves Pain Use: 1. Arthritis 2. Rheumatism3. Sciatica4. Scrofula, Swollen Lymph nodes5. Cook (Marrow of Surgery, 1685) recommended them…
Powder for the Lungs Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764 Preparation: Powder Function: Clears thin Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Cough with Cold-Phlegm2. Asthma with Cold-Phlegm3. Breathlessness Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Pills of Isaac Heben Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Isaac Heben Preparation: Powder and form pills the size of chickpeas with Fennel water Function: Clears Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Asthma from Phlegm2. Cough, Wheezing Dose: 1 dram (up to 2 drams was given) Cautions: None noted Modifications: Similar Formulas: Pills of…
Emplastrum de Lapis CaliminarisPlaster of Calamine Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Form a Plaster according to art, with a little Turpentine. A little Honey may also be added. Function: Clears Heat, dries Damp, promotes Healing Use: 1. Inflammations 2. Promotes growth of Healthy flesh in Wounds, Sores and Ulcers3. Chronic and stubborn Sores and…
DianisumPowder of Aniseed Compound Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder. it can be made into an Electuary with 3 times its weight of clarified Honey, or as a confection with Sugar. Function: Warms the Stomach and Lungs, clears Cold Phlegm Use: 1. Cold Stomach pain 2. Nausea3. Wind-Colic 4. Bloating5. Chronic Cold-type…
Electuary of Rhubarb Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zenon of Athens (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) * Aur is a traditional weight being that of a Gold coin. Over time, it was reduced from over 8 grams to around 6 grams. The weights may be adjusted for modern use.** Gafit, given in…
Trochisci Myristicae Troches of Nutmeg Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Rhasis * This is an exceptionally large dose of Musk. Perhaps, 1 dram is intended Preparation: Powder and form Troches with Wine Function: Moves the Blood and Qi, regulates the Heart Use: 1. Palpitations2. Heart Tremors (Arrhythmias) associated with Heat Dose: 1 scruple–1⁄2 dram…
Electuary of Indian leaf Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zenon of Athens (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) * Aur is a traditional weight being that of a Gold coin. Over time, it was reduced from over 8 grams to around 6 grams. The weights may be adjusted for modern use.** Several sources…
Pilulae AloePills of Aloe Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid Preparation: Form pills with Celery water in which Bdellium has been steeped. Function: Strengthens the Stomach, Purges Excess Use: 1. Similar to Stomach Pills, they strengthen and regulate the Stomach, promote digestion and appetite.2. Purge the Stomach and Intestines, strengthening after….
Trochisci Absinthio MagnusGreater Troches of Wormwood Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder and form Troches with sufficient clarified Chicory juice Function: Clears Heat, opens Liver Obstructions Use: 1. Liver Obstructions2. Liver Hardness and Tumors; 3. Jaundice;4. Stomach Hardness and Tumors;5. Hepatitis;6. Chronic Fevers;7. Pain of the abdominal organs from obstruction;8. used after…
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