Troches for Back and Sacral Pain Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandri (Medici Graeci, 1541) * 1 ounce seems an excessively large dose of Scammony; it is possible that 1 ounce was mistranslated from 1 dram, which would be a more likely amount. Sarcocolla likewise may be 2 drams rather than 2 ounces….
DiaelectruTroches of Amber Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen Preparation: Powder and form Troches Function: Stops Bleeding Use: Bleeding from the Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Uterus and Hemorrhoids Dose: 1⁄2 dram with a suitable vehicle Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to TROCHESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Abbots Confect of Rose Diarrhodon Abbatis Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Praepositus Herb Name Red RoseSugar CandyWhite SandalwoodRed SandalwoodGum ArabicTragacanthIvoryAsarabacca rootsMasticIndian SpikenardCardamonLicorice juiceSaffronAloeswoodCloveGallsCinnamonRhubarbMelon seedGourd seedPumpkin seedCucumber seedAniseedFennel seedBasil seedBarberry seedChicory seedPurslane seedWhite Poppy seedPearlBone of a Stag’s HeartCamphorMusk Latin Rosa gallicaSaccharum CandiSantalum albumPterocarpus santalinusAcacia arabicaAstragalus tragacanthEborisAsarum europeumPistacia lentiscusNardostachys jatamansiElettaria cardamomumSuccus GlycyrrhizaCrocus sativusAquillaria agallochaEugenia…
Electuarium de Margaritis Electuary of Pearl Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Avicenna * The exact identity of this herb is uncertain. It is variously listed as Cassiali or Seitaragi (Nasturtium). Our chosen source that we have gone with is that of Arnold de Villa Nova who listed Cassia Lignea. Preparation: With Sugar the weight…
Powder to Strengthen the Stomach Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Warms and Strengthen the Stomach, clears Damp, regulates Qi Use: Stomach weakness with Damp or Qi stagnation Dose: 1 scruple–1⁄2 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights…
Electuary of Aloeswood Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Preparation: Powder and mix with Honey to form an Electuary Function: Moves Qi, Clears Cold and Damp, Benefits the Heart Use: 1. Palpitations2. Distress, Anxiety3. Colic, Wind, Bloating Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To ELECTUARIESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights…
Troches of Ten Things Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopeia Universal, Lemery, 1749 Preparation: Powder, and with Wormwood juice, form Troches Function: Opens Obstructions Use: 1. Used for Quartan (Malarial) Fevers2. Liver diseases 3. Opens obstructions4. Amenorrhea5. keeps the bowels open Dose: 1⁄2–2 drams Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to TROCHESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify…
Pills for Migraine (2) Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen Preparation: Powder, and with Cabbage juice form pills Function: Purges the Head, stops Wind, eases Pain Use: 1. Migraine2. Headache Dose: 1–2 scruple Cautions: None noted Comment: There were 2 formulas attributed to Galen called Pills for Migraine. This, we have designated 2 to separate…
Confection of Astoron Tradition: Western Source / Author: Astoron (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Preparation: Powder and form an Electuary with Honey Function: Opens the Veins, Promotes Urine, strengthens Digestion Use: 1. Old or Chronic Fever2. Corruption of the Temperament3. Obstructions of the Liver, Spleen, Stomach, Bowels or Bladder4. Cold stomach pain5….
Pulvis Oculorum Claritatem Powder to Clarify the Eyes Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder the Mastic and Eyebright, then mix with the Sugar Function: Benefits the Sight, strengthens the Eyes Use: 1. Poor or Failing Eyesight2. Blurred Vision Dose: 1⁄2 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to…
Astringent Pills Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Extemporanea, Thomas Fuller, London, 1710 Preparation: Make all into a fine powder, and then with Turpentine, make a pill Mass; from every scruple, make 3 Pills, and dust them with Powder of Dragons Blood. Function: Clears Heat, astringent, stops Bleeding Use: 1. Diarrhea 2. Dysentery, with or…
Powder for Pica Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681 Preparation: Powder Function: Benefits the Stomach, Promotes Appetite Use: Pica; Poor Appetite of Pregnancy Dose: 1 scruple Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
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