Powder for Dysentery Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737) Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, clears Heat and Damp, stops Bleeding Use: 1. Dysentery2. Diarrhea with Blood Dose: 1⁄2 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Powder for Childhood Convulsions Tradition: Western Source / Author: A Collection of Receipts, ‘By Several Hands’, Fifth Edition, 1734 Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, settles Wind, calm the Mind and Nerves, stops Spasms Use: 1. Childhood Convulsions2. Febrile Convulsions Dose: Give as much as will lie on a three pence to a child one month…
Electuary Against Miscarriage Tradition: Western Source / Author: Medicus Officiosus, Weinhart, 1724 Preparation: With Syrup of Quinces, form an Electuary Function: Strengthens Spleen, clears Heat, astringes to prevent Miscarriage Use: Threatened Miscarriage Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To ELECTUARIESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Powder of Rose and Hematite Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding Use: 1. Excessive Menstrual Bleeding associated with Heat 2. Uterine Bleeding Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Potion for Hematuria Tradition: Western Source / Author: Lazarus Riverius Preparation: Mix to form a Potion. Function: Clears Heat, stops Bleeding Use: 1. used for Heat-type Hematuria2. may also be used for Spitting Blood Dose: take as a dose Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Powder for Diabetes Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737) Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, clears Heat, benefits the Kidneys Use: 1. Diabetes2. Incontinence, Nocturnal Enuresis Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram in a suitable vehicle Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Powder of Plantain Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Austriaco, 1729 Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding Use: 1. Dysentery or Diarrhea with Blood2. Excessive Menstruation3. Bleeding from the Stomach or Bowels4. Blood in the Urine5. Spitting Blood6. Bladder Ulcers7. Incontinence8. Postpartum Bleeding9. Postpartum Incontinence Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted…
Electuarium de ChalybeMajun FauladElectuary of Steel Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) * Cinnabar is washed with Lemon water** Datura seed is dry-fried*** Florum Nucum**** Nucis Stramonia may mean the green fruit pods of Datura Preparation: Form an Electuary according to art. It is stirred weekly and used after 6 months. Function: Clears…
Powder of Coral and Amber Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover, 1599 Preparation: Both stones should be finely levigated to a very fine powder, then mix together. Function: Clears Heat, stops Bleeding, calms the Mind and Nerves Use: 1. Uterine Bleeding2. Excessive Menstruation3. Also to calm the Mind and Spirit in Irritability, Restlessness and Insomnia…
Powder for Bleeding from the Stomach Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) * Coral, Pearl, Deer horn and Hematite are all burnt, then washed and dried.** Gum Acacia is another name of Gum Arabic. In this case, a closely related species will be indicated. In any case, Gum…
Diamoschu DulceSweet Powder of Musk Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder them, adding the Musk last. It may be made into an Electuary with clarified Honey (triple its weight) which was recommended by Mesue (author of the formula), or made into Troches. Function: Warms, Benefits the Brain and Nerves, Settles Wind Use:…
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