Troches for Kidney Ulcers Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737) Preparation: Powder and form Troches with Agrimony water Function: Clears Heat, promotes Healing Use: Kidney and Bladder Ulcers Dose: 2 drams with decoction of Comfrey Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to TROCHESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Pills Against Pestilence Magistrale Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum 1620 Preparation: Powder and form pills with wine. Function: Opens Obstruction, cleanses excess, prevents Infection, settles Wind, calms the Spirit Use: 1. Prevents Infection during Epidemics2. Protects the Heart and Spirit from Infection Dose: 1⁄2 dram Cautions: Not to be used during…
Electuarium de Margaritis Electuary of Pearl Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Pharmacopoeia Persica) * The source text lists Radix Hedera, Ivy root. This seems unlikely; it may be an incorrect translation Preparation: Powder and with Honey, form an Electuary. Function: Strengthens Kidneys, Benefits Qi and Blood, Calms Mind and Spirit Use: 1. “Increase Virility”2….
Powder to Warm the Heart Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder Function: Warms the Heart and Stomach, moves the Blood, regulates Qi Use: 1. Cold-type Palpitation2. Fainting3. strengthens Heart and Stomach Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Pulvis Cordiales, or Pulvis Cardiales MagnusCordial Powder,or Greater Cordial Powder Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Preparation: Form a powder, according to Art. The stones should be powdered, then levigated with Rose water, then dried and powdered. The herbs may all be powdered together, then the levigated stones are added. Finally, the Musk, Ambergris and…
Species de Gemmis FrigidiiCooling Powder of Gems Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Prepare a powder. All the stones are to be powdered, then finely levigated with Rose water, then added to the powdered herbs. Function: Clears Heat, resists Poison, calms the Mind and Spirit, strengthens Use: 1. used for Fever and Heat…
Temperate Electuary for the Heart Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Avicenna * Note: doses given are rounded off from the Arab doses Preparation: Powder the herbs; powder the stones separately then add to the herbs. Add the Musk and Camphor at the end. It may be formed into Troches with Rose water, each weighing 1…
Powder for Excess Menstruation Tradition: Western Source / Author: Serapion (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding Use: 1. Excess Menstruation2. Uterine Bleeding3. May be used for other types of Bleeding coming from Heat Dose: 2 drams with Sumac water Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to…
Pills for Uterine Ulcers Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737) Preparation: Powder, and with Syrup of Poppy, form a Pill mass Function: Moves Blood, cleanses, Promotes Healing Use: 1. Uterine Ulcers2. May be useful for other types of Ulcer 3. May be useful in Tumors of the Uterus4. Pain associated with Blood…
Letificans Conciliatoris Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Luminare Majus, 1549 * The juices are prepared by depurating. Preparation: Powder and form a confection with Sugar.The stones should be well levigated before use. Function: Moves Qi, Calms the Mind and Spirit, Benefits the Heart, promotes Happiness Use: 1. Sadness or Worry without cause2. Fearful3. Melancholy4….
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….
Electuarium ArthriticumElectuary for Arthritis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Platerus * Burnt Deer horn is probably meant Preparation: Powder finely and mix; add 4 ounces of Sugar made into a Syrup with Rose Water, and make an Electuary. Function: Clears Wind-Damp, Eases Pain Use: “It prevails against the Gout [Arthritis], and is good to consume…
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