Electuary of Black Hellebore Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zenon of Athens (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) * Aur is a traditional weight based on a Gold coin. As each dose in the formula is Aur it can be easily converted to grams. Preparation: Powder and mix with clarified Honey to form…
AlbotinElectuary (Lohoch) of Turpentine Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Avicenna (Luminare Majus, 1551) Preparation: Grind and sieve; it was traditionally beaten with Asses milk, formed into Troches, then dried in the shade, this being repeated three times. Then it was made into an Electuary (Lohoch) with Honey, and kept for use. Function: Clears Phlegm,…
Electuarium Ducis Electuary for a Duke Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Powder and prepare an Electuary with three times their weight of Honey Function: Warms and strengthens the Stomach and Spleen, benefits Digestion, moves Qi, promotes Urine, clears Stones Use: 1. Indigestion 2. Poor appetite3. Nausea, Vomiting4. Wind-Colic5. Internal Coldness6. Promotes Urine in…
Electuary of Maidenhair 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…
Syrupus MarrubiumSyrup of Horehound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Augustana Preparation: Form a Syrup according to Art Function: Clears Cold-Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing, strengthens the Lungs Use: 1. Cough from Cold-Phlegm2. Chronic Cough with excess Phlegm3. Hoarseness4. Wheezing with excess Phlegm5. Asthma6. Shortness of Breath7. Hemoptysis8. Consumption9. Also promotes Urine Dose: 1–2 oz….
Confection for Cold Coughs Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Seethe them together in 24 ounces of Water down to half, according to Art; strain it and add 12 ounces of Sugar Penids; seethe it again until thick. Function: Clears Cold-Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Chronic Cold-type Cough 2. Hoarseness3. Difficulty Breathing…
Powder for Ascites Tradition: Western Source / Author: Isaac (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Opens Obstructions, purges Water Use: Ascites Dose: 1 dram taken with vinegar in which the following powders are infused: Squinanth, Agrimony, Fennel and Anise, of each 2 drams. Cautions: Not suitable for the very weak.Do not overdose….
Tincture for Tumors of the Testicles from Cold Tincture for Tumors of the Testicles from Cold Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum 1620 Herb Name Latin Amount * Fenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecum 1 dram ea. Orris Iris germanica 5 drams Agnus Castus Vitex agnus-castus 10 drams Bean flour Phaseolus vulgaris 3 drams ea….
Cephalic Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Royal Pharmacopoeia [of France], Moses Charras, 1678 Preparation: Decoct in 6 lbs. of Fountain Water down to a quarter: Bruise all the roots, the Mistletoe, and put them in a pot with their water, cover and decoct over a gentle fire for 15 minutes; next add the…
Powder to Strengthen the Memory Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Damp, benefits the Brain and Memory Use: 1. Strengthens the Memory2. Used for loss of Memory associated with Phlegm-Damp Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify…
Syrupus Hyssopus AmaranSyrup of Hyssop of Amaran Tradition: Western Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 * weight of a Roman Gold coin; approx. 6 grams Preparation: Decoct in 5 lbs of water down to 1 1⁄2 lbs. With Honey and Sugar of each 1⁄2 lb. form a syrup. Function: Clears Cold Phlegm,…
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…
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