Powder of Turbith (Avicenna) Medicamentis TurbithPowder of Turbith Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Avicenna Herb Name Latin Amount * Ginger Zingiber officinalis 10 drams ea. Mastic Pistacia lentiscus 30 drams Turbith Operculina turpethum Sugar Saccharum Preparation: Powder Function: Purges Phlegm Use: 1. Asthma from Phlegm congestion2. Phlegm congestion of the chest3. Phlegm obstructing the…
Special Confection for Scoliosis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder the herbs and beat with the Sugar to form a Confection according to Art. Function: Relieves Wind, stops Spasms, moves Qi and Blood Use: 1. ‘Crookedness of the Back’; 2. Scoliosis;3. Spasm and Contraction of the muscle of the Back Dose: A piece…
Trochisci DiarrhodonTroches of Rose Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Rhasis Preparation: Powder and form Troches. Function: Clears Heat, moves Qi, benefits Digestion Use: 1. Abdominal Pain2. Stomachache3. poor Digestion4. also Chronic Fever5. beginning stages of Edema Dose: 1–2 drams Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to TROCHESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Electuary of Frankincense 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. Preparation: Powder and…
Confection for all Stomach Diseases Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 * Corticum exteriorum pistaceorum could be the Bark of the tree or the shell of the nut ** The amount of Red and White Coral (together) was to be equal to the rest. Preparation: Powder the herbs,…
Trochisci Moschata Troches of Musk Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Rhasis Preparation: Powder the herbs, adding the Musk at last, then form Troches with wine Function: Moves Blood and Qi, regulates the Heart Use: This appeared in the chapter on Heart Tremors; useful for Palpitations and Arrhythmias Dose: 1 scruple–1⁄2 dram, with wine or…
Trochisci de Rhabarbo Magnus Troches of Rhubarb Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625 Preparation: Powder and form Troches with clarified Fennel juice. Function: Opens Obstructions, moves Qi and Blood, clears Heat, strengthens Stomach, Spleen and Liver Use: 1. Hypochondriac pain or distention;2. Liver, Spleen, Stomach obstruction causing weakness. Dose:…
Powder to Agglutinate the Lips of a Wound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, clears Heat, moves the Blood, promotes Healing Use: Fresh Wounds Dose: Applied on fresh Wounds after being well washed with wine or boiled water, or some suitable antiseptic. Cautions: None noted…
Pills to Aggregate Pilulae Aggregative Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder and form Pills with Electuary of Rose. Function: Purge Mixed Humors, Opens Obstructions Use: “These Pills be very good in all ligering Agues, in all diseases of the head, of the stomach, and of the Liver, they expel Cholera [Bile],…
Pilulae StomachicaHabb al-ShabyarStomach Pills,or, Pills before Meals Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder and form pills with Syrup of Wormwood or Syrup of Rose.Some sources said to form pills with Fennel or Celery juice. Function: Cleanses the Stomach and Head, strengthens Stomach, promotes Digestion Use: 1. Stomach weakness with Indigestion, Nausea, Poor…
Noble Confection for the Heart Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Preparation: With Rose water, Pomegranate juice, and an equal amount of sugar; boil and form a confection Function: Clears Heat, strengthens the Radical Moisture (Yin) and Vital Spirit (Qi), Strengthens the Heart and Stomach, benefits Digestion Use: 1….
Pills for Cataracts Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Preparation: Dissolve the Aloe in Rose juice, add the remaining in powder, and form a pill mass, adding a little Rose water if needed. Function: Purges the Head and Eyes, clears and strengthens the Eyesight Use: 1. Poor or Failing Eyesight 2. Cataract Dose: 5–10 grams Cautions:…
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