Powder for Excess Sweating Tradition: Western Source / Author: Alexander Benedictus (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent Use: Excessive Sweating Dose: This was sprinkled topically as a type of traditional Antiperspirant Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Compound of Turbith with Anise Tradition: Western Source / Author: Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556 Preparation: Powder and mix with Honey to form an Electuary Function: Clears Phlegm and Damp Use: 1. Phlegm in the Stomach with thick tongue coat, poor appetite etc.2. Phlegm obstructing the Lungs 3. Cough or Asthma with…
Powder of Nutmeg Compound Powder of Nutmeg Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Latin Amount * Nutmeg Myristica fragrans 2 drams Elecampane Inula helenium 1 dram ea. Tormentil Potentilla tormentilla 1 scruple ea. Cinnamon Cinnamonum zeylanicum Clove Eugenia caryophyllus Mastic Pistacia lentiscus Preparation: Powder Function: Warms, Astringent, clears Damp Use: 1. Leukorrhea…
Dialacca MajoresPowder of Gum Lacca Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Myrrh and Bdellium are dissolved in a little wine, the the rest is added and made into a fine powder. It can be prepared as an Electuary with 3 times its weight of Honey. Function: Opens Obstructions, moves the Blood, resolves…
Pills for Many Diseases of the Body Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Preparation: Form a pill mass with Rue juice Function: Strengthens Qi, opens Obstructions, moves Qi and Blood Use: 1. Diseases of the organs of Nutrition and Principle Organs2. Continuous use preserves from Syncope and Trembling3….
Pilulae Noctis ComitesThe Count’s Night Pills Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Preparation: Powder and form pills. Function: Clears Heat and Phlegm, Benefits Sights Use: 1. Stomach pain2. Headache3. Strengthens the eyes Dose: half dram at bedtime Cautions: 1. Not used in cold and weakness2. Not used in Pregnancy Modifications: Similar Formulas: These…
Pills for Migraine Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen Preparation: Powder and form a Pill Mass with Fennel juice. Function: Settles Wind, purges the Head, relieves Pain Use: 1. Migraines2. Headaches Dose: 1–2 scruples Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to PILLSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Pulvis CepahlicusCephalic Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacia Antuerpiensis Galeno Chymica, 1660 Preparation: Powder Function: Moves Blood and Qi, settles Wind, stop Spasms, benefits the Brain and Nerves Use: 1. Epilepsy2. Vertigo3. Dizziness4. Headache5. Migraine Dose: 1–2 scruples Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Antidote for Back Pain Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen Preparation: Powder, and with sufficient Honey, form an Electuary Function: Warms and Strengthens the Kidneys, strengthens Back, promotes Urine Use: 1. Lumbar pain2. Weakness of the lower Back3. Kidney weakness4. break Stones Dose: 1–2 drams Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To ELECTUARIESBack to FORMULASHow to…
Confection for Palpitation from Melancholy Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Powder the herbs then mix with the sugar, adding the Musk at the end. Function: Strengthens and regulates the Heart, relieves Melancholy, moves the Blood Use: 1. Palpitations, Arrhythmia, Heart Tremors with Nervousness and Melancholy Dose: 3 drams in a suitable vehicle (Wine,…
Dialacca MinorPowder of Gum Lacca Lesser Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Rhazes Preparation: Powder Function: Opens Obstructions, moves the Blood, resolves Swelling and Hardness, promotes Urine Use: 1. Edema, especially in the beginning stages; Fluid under the skin2. Ascites3. helps with Gravel and Stones4. Swelling, hardness, tumors of the Liver, Bladder, Kidneys or Abdominal…
Pulvis Carminativum Carminative Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder; divide into 6 doses. It was commonly kept whole and powdered as required to avoid loss of the volatile oils, hence the small doses given. It can also be kept in the form of an Electuary. Function: Moves the Qi, clears Cold and Damp…
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