Raisins

(Jujube) | Balm | Basil seed | Borage | Bugloss | Carrot seed | fl | Licorice | Maidenhair | ower | Prune | Raisins | Sebesten | Violet

Cordial Decoction (Florentini)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoctum Cordiale Cordial Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Florentini Preparation: Decoction Function: clears Heat, benefits the Heart Use: 1. Heart Fire with Insomnia, Irritability, Restlessness, Dream-disturbed sleep2. Palpitations Dose: a small cupful twice daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures

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Borage | Bugloss | Cassia pulp | Chebulic Myrobalan | Dodder | fl | Licorice | Mother of Thyme | owers | Polypody root | Prune | Raisins | Rose | Tamarind | Violet | Wormwood | Yellow Myrobalan

Syrup of Fumitory Greater
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Syrupus de Fumaria major Syrup of Fumitory Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Boil the Polypody in 10 lbs. of water down to 5 lbs.; then add Wormwood, Prunes, Raisins, Mother of Thyme, Rose and Licorice and boil down to 3 lbs., adding the flowers towards the end. To the strained decoction,…

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(Jujube) | Aniseed | Calamint | Celery root | Date | Fennel root | Fenugreek | Fig | Horehound | Hyssop | Licorice | Maidenhair | Mallow seed | Marshmallow seed | Orris | Raisins

Syrup of Hyssop of Amaran
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

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,…

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Agrimony | Aniseed | Chicory root | Fennel seed | Fumitory | Ginger | Horehound | Maidenhair | Raisins | Senna leaf | Wormwood

Opening Hepatic Decoction
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Opening Hepatic Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Decoct, adding the Senna in the last 5 minutes, and steep in the warm decoction for 15 minutes before straining. Function: Clears Liver Heat, Opens Use: 1. Used for Liver Obstruction manifesting as distention under the ribs, nausea, irritability, strong colored Urine, with a red tongue…

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Bugloss juice | Chicory juice | Endive juice | Fumitory juice | Hops juice | Licorice | Raisins

Decoction of Fumitory of Andernacus
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoction of Fumitory of Andernacus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Andernacus Preparation: Decoct Function: clears Liver Heat, reduces Bile and Melancholy Use: 1. Skin diseases2. Liver Heat disorders Dose: 2–4 oz. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures

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Amomum | Angelica seeds, hulled | Balm | Blessed Thistle | Licorice | Mugwort | Pennyroyal | Raisins | Sweet Fennel seed

Water Making Fruitful
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024

Water Making Fruitful Aqua Proolifica Water Making Fruitful Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Bateana Herb Name Latin Amount * Angelica seeds, hulled Angelica archangelica 1 1⁄2 lbs. Sweet Fennel seed Foeniculum vulgare 4 oz. ea. Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra 1 lb. Raisins Vitis vinifera 4 handfuls ea. Mugwort Artemisia vulgaris 2 handfuls ea. Balm Melissa…

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Barley | Dates | Hyssop | Jujubes | Licorice | Maidenhair | Raisins | Sebestens

Pectoral Decoction (Augustana)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoctum PectoralePectoral Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Augustana Preparation: Decoction Function: Clears Phlegm and Heat, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Catarrh2. Cough from Heat, or Heat and Phlegm3. Asthma from Wind-Heat4. Pleurisy5. Good Lung tonic in those with weak Lungs Dose: 2–4 oz. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to…

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Agaric | Aniseed | Balm | Betony | Celandine | Clove | Elecampane | Eyebright | Fennel root | Fennel seed | Ginger | Lavender | Licorice | Marjoram | Orris | Raisins | Sarsaparilla | Senna | Stoechas | Turbith | Verbena

Decoction to Cleanse the Sight (Riverius)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoction to Cleanse the Sight Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737) Preparation: Decoct in water to 2 1⁄2 lbs., and dissolve in 3 oz. of sugar; then Aromatise with 2 drams of Cinnamon. Function: Opens Obstructions, clears Phlegm and Heat, moves Qi, strengthens the Head and Senses Use: 1. Cleanses the Head…

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Aniseed | Camomile | Caraway | Carrot | Cumin | Fennel | fl | Licorice | owers | Raisins

Carminative Decoction (Augustana)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Carminative Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Augustana Preparation: Bruise the seeds and decoct (according to Art) in 2 lbs. of water until almost half is gone Function: Warms, clears Wind, moves Qi Use: 1. Wind, Colic, Bloating 2. Indigestion3. Used in Enemas Dose: 2–4 oz. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to…

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Agaric | Borage fl | Chicory root | fl | Ginger | Licorice | ower | Polypody | Prunes | Raisins | Rhubarb | Rock Salt | Sebesten | Senna | Spikenard | Violet

Potion for Virulent and Corrosive Ulcers
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Potion for Virulent and Corrosive Ulcers Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wecker Preparation: Boil in sufficient water and make a potion for 2 draughts, adding Syrup of Rose Solutive Function: Clears Heat and Poison, resolves Swelling, promotes Healing Use: 1. Virulent and Corrosive Ulcers Dose: divide into 2 equal doses Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back…

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Celery seed | Date | Fennel seed | Fenugreek | Fig | Horehound | Hyssop | Licorice | Maidenhair | Raisins

Decoction for Asthma (Zacharia)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoction for Asthma Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zacharia Preparation: Prepare a standard decoction Function: Strengthens the Lungs, Clears Phlegm, stops Wheezing Use: 1. Asthma2. Cough3. Wheezing and Breathlessness Dose: 1 oz. with Honey, three times daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Similar Formula: Decoction for Asthma and Difficulty Breathing Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to…

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Cinnamon | Clove | Coltsfoot roots | Licorice juice | Mace | Pine nuts | Raisins | ron | Saff

Electuary of Coltsfoot Magisterial
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Electuarium de Farfara MagistraleElectuary of Coltsfoot Magisterial Tradition: Western Source / Author: Luminare Majus 1551 Preparation: Decoct the Coltsfoot roots in sufficient water until well cooked, then beat to a pulp and sieve. Then add 1 1⁄2 lbs. sugar and form an Electuary. Add the beaten Pine nuts and Raisins, mix well, then add the…

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