Powder for Vertigo Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder Function: Settles Wind, regulates Qi, clears Phlegm and Damp, benefits the Brain and Nerves Use: 1. Vertigo2. Dizziness Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Troches of Agnus Castus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: With the mucilage of Quince seeds extracted in the Water of Water Lily Flowers, make them into Troches.The Red Earth was traditionally prepared by washing well with distilled water of Knotgrass and drying Function: Astringent, stops Leakage and Bleeding Use: 1. Leukorrhea2. Excess Menstruation3. Uterine…
Carminative Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoea Dogmaticum Resititua, 1622 Preparation: Bruise the seeds and decoct in sufficient water Function: Warms, moves Qi, clears Wind Use: 1. Wind, Colic, Bloating2. Indigestion associated with Coldness of the Stomach and Kidneys Dose: 2–4 oz. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a…
Syrupus de StoechasSyrup of Stoechas Tradition: Western Source / Author: Fernel (Mesue) Preparation: Boil in sufficient water down to half, then add 2 lbs. of Honey, and form a syrup. Function: Clears Cold and Damp, settles Wind, stops Spasms Use: 1. Migraine 2. Epilepsy3. Apoplexy4. Paralysis5. Lethargy6. Trembling7. Spasms and Cramps Dose: 1–2 oz. Comment:…
Powder to Stop Bleeding of the Stomach Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding Use: 1. Bleeding from the Stomach2. Other types of Bleeding Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights &…
Plaster for Dislocations Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Compleat Bone-Setter, Robert Turner, 1656 Preparation: Bruise the roots, flowers and buds, add the wine, oil and Self Heal water, boil down to the excess moisture is gone, remove from the heat and add the suet, powders and turpentine, and stir until cold. Function: Clears Heat…
Powder of Great Use Against Forgetfulness Tradition: Western Source / Author: Philippi Grulingii Medicinae practica (1665) Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Damp and Phlegm, regulates Qi, Strengthens the Brain Use: Amnesia, Poor or Failing Memory Dose: 1–2 drams with a suitable vehicle Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights &…
Powder for Weakness of Sight Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Strengthens the Brain and benefits the Eyes Use: 1. Weak, Dull or Failing Eyesight2. May be used for Floaters and early stages of Cataract Dose: 2 drams daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to…
Trochisci Diacorallium Galeni Troches of Coral Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen Preparation: Powder and with clarified Plantain juice, form Troches Function: Clears Heat, astringes, Stops Bleeding Use: 1. General for Bleeding associated with Heat2. Dysentery with Blood 3. Excessive Menstruation Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Galen originally ordered Terra Samia, Samnian Earth….
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