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Decoction of Parsley Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Trogus, 10AD Preparation: Bruise the seeds, wash the roots, cut small and steep overnight in a bottle of White wine. In the morning, boil down to a third. Strain and Clear. Function: opens the Liver and Spleen, clears Obstructions, clears Cold and Damp Use: 1. Used…
Syrupus de Duabus RadicibusSyrup of Two Roots, or Syrup of Two Opening Roots Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Decoct in a sufficient amount of water, strain through a cloth, then with 12 oz. of Sugar, form a Syrup Function: Promotes Urine, clears Wind, clears Phlegm and Damp, opens Obstructions, promotes Menstruation. Use: 1. Edema;2….
Syrupus de Hyssopo Compound Syrup of Hyssop Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Boil the Barley in 8 lbs. of spring water for half an hour. Then add the roots and boil in Balneo Marie for 15 minutes; then the fruits, seeds, and herbs, with about 15 minutes cooking between each addition. Boil until…
Syrupus Marubiuum, or Syrupus de PrassioSyrup of Horehound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Fernel Preparation: Boil in 8 lbs. of Honey Water in B.M. to 4 lbs.; add 2 lbs. each of Honey and Sugar; Boil, then perfume with 1 oz. of Orris root Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough, strengthens the Lungs Use: 1….
Anti-Asthmatic Syrup Tradition: Western Source / Author: D’Aquin Preparation: Boil Barley in 9 pints of water for 1 hour, then add the roots (except the Licorice); boil for 30 minutes or more; next add the Dates stoned and cut, and other fruit; boil with the rest for 15 minutes; next add the herbs and boil…
Decoctum Depurans Decoction to Purify Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopeia Extemporanea, 1710 Preparation: Chop the Currants small. Boil in 3 pints down to 2 pints. The source text said to add Sal Prunella 2 drams; Syrup of the 5 Opening roots 4 ounces, mix. Function: Cleanses Heat from the Blood, clears Heat and Toxin,…
Syrup for Asthma Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Decoct with a mild fire; strain and press. Add enough Sugar to form a syrup as thick as honey. Function: Strengthen the Lungs, clears Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Asthma 2. Chronic Bronchitis3. Cough and Wheezing Dose: Lick as often as required; or…
Syrupus de ArtemisiaSyrup of Mugwort Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopeia Augustana Preparation: Bruise the herbs, infuse for 24 hours in 14 pounds of water, then boil gently until half is gone. Strain and press well, then with 2 pounds each of Sugar and Honey, and 4 ounces of Vinegar (added towards the end) form…
Tincture Against Convulsions Tinctura ConvulsioTincture Against Convulsions Tradition: Western Source / Author: Salmon Herb Name Latin Amount * Hyssop Hyssopus officinale 1 handful ea. Rue Ruta graveolens 2 drams ea. Sage Salvia officinalis Stoechas Lavendula stoechas 4 drams ea. Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Calamint Calamintha officinalis 3 drams ea. Betony Betonica officinalis 6 oz. Calamus Acorus…
Syrupus de Quinta RadicibusSyrup of Five Roots, or Syrup of Five Opening Roots Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Decoct in a sufficient amount of water, strain through a cloth, then with 12 oz. of Sugar, form a Syrup Function: Promotes Urine, clears Wind, clears Phlegm and Damp, opens Obstructions, promotes Menstruation. Use: 1. Edema;2….
Special Medicine to Strengthen the Back Tradition: Western Source / Author: A Thousand Notable Things on Various Subjects, By Thomas Lupton, London, 1815 Preparation: Boil together until the wine has half boiled away. Strain through a cloth. Function: Strengthens the Kidneys, Bones and Joints Use: Chronic Lower Back pain associated with Kidney weakness Dose: 9…
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