Pills for Excess Menstruation Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover, 1599 Preparation: Powder, mix with Quince juice and form 10 pills Function: Regulates the Blood, stops Bleeding Use: Excess Menstruation Dose: Take one pill morning and evening before meals. Cautions: Not used during Pregnancy. Modifications: Comment: This is an interesting formula in that Myrrh and…
Tincture for Throat Ulcers Tincture for Throat Ulcers Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Latin Amount * Cypress nuts Cupressus semperviens 1 dram ea. Calamus Acorus calamus 12 oz. Sulphur vive Sulphura burnt Alum Alum usta Rose Rosa gallica Pomegranate peel Punica granatum Mastic Pistacia lentiscus Frankincense Boswellia sacra Pyrethrum Anacyclus pyrethrum Alcohol…
Triphera Saracenica Magna Triphera of the Saracens Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Fry Myrobalans in butter (or Ghee) and the rest in Almond oil, then mix with triple their weight of clarified Honey. At last add Turbith powder 5 drams, Musk 15 grains (some versions seemed to not add Turbith) Function:…
Pulvis contra Abortum Powder Against Abortion Tradition: Western Source / Author: Royal Pharmacopoeia of France, Charras, 1678 Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, Astringes, Strengthens Use: 1. Threatened Miscarriage from Heat2. Fetal Restlessness3. Bleeding During Pregnancy from Heat4. Stomach weakness with Diarrhea Dose: 1–2 scruples Cautions: None noted Modifications: The Narwhal horn and Ivory could be…
Electuary of Turbith Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zenon of Athens (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Preparation: Powder and form an Electuary with Honey Function: Opens Obstruction, clears Wind, expels Phlegm, promotes Urine Use: 1. Chronic Fever2. Viscid Humors3. Clears Phlegm Obstructing the Lungs or Stomach4. Wind, Colic Pain5. Edema Dose: 2–3…
Infusion for Mixed Humors Compound Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Beat; steep in 6 oz. of Senna infusion for 10 hours, then strain. Function: Purges Mixed Humors Use: Obstinate and complex diseases associated with Mixed Humors Dose: The above can be divided into 2 equal doses, to be taken once daily Cautions: None…
Pills for Ascites Tradition: Western Source / Author: Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, 1615) Preparation: Powder and with Agrimony juice form a pill mass Function: Opens Obstructions, clears Damp, purges Water Use: Ascites Dose: 1 scruple Cautions: 1. Use cautiously2. Not suitable for weak constitutions. Modifications: Back to PILLSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Trochisci de AnnisTroches of Annis Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Medicamentorum Opus Nicolai Myrepsus 1625 Preparation: Powder; form Troches with Rue juice. Function: Opens Obstructions of the Liver, clears Heat and Phlegm, relieves Wind Use: 1. benefits Liver, Spleen and Stomach;2. opens Obstructions of these organs;3. Wind and Bloating of the Stomach Dose: 1⁄2–1…
Electuary to Strengthen the Internal Members Tradition: Western Source / Author: Azaricon (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Preparation: Powder and form an Electuary with a concentrated Decoction of Madder and Myrtle (a Syrup with Honey would be better, or add Honey as well) Function: Strengthens Internal Members, Strengthens Stomach, Astringent Use: 1….
Ointment for Hemorrhoids Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover 1599 Preparation: Powder, then mix with Violet oil and fresh Butter to form an Ointment Function: Clears Heat, relieves Swelling, stops Pain Use: 1. Hemorrhoids2. May be useful for Varicose veins, Spider veins, Hematoma etc. Dose: topicaly Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To OINTMENTSBack to FORMULASHow…
Trochisci Aquilaria Troches of Aloeswood Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder and form, into Troches with Honey of Raisins Function: Strengthen the Heart and Brain, Settles Wind, Regulates Qi Use: 1. Palpitations2. Arrhythmia3. Fainting4. Catarrh5. Edema6. Colic7. Also to help with Contagious Diseases Dose: 1 scruple–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back…
Pilulae de Lapide Lazuli (2)Pills of Lapis Lazuli (2) Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder and form pills with Sage juice Function: Purges Melancholy Use: Used as the main version of Pills of Lapis Lazuli1. Melancholy diseases2. diseases of the Head Dose: 1 scruple–1⁄2 dram, up to 1 dram Cautions: None noted…
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