Compound Guaiacum Confection also known as ‘Chelsea Pensioner’ Tradition: Western Source / Author: There were a number of variations.The first is the original formula: The following uses Nutmeg instead of Mustard seed, Cream of Tartar instead of Saltpeter, and Honey instead of Molasses: Some versions were simplified, but the following suffers from the lack of…
Powder for Cancerous Ulcers Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover, 1599 Preparation: Powder Function: Dries, clears Heat and Toxin, resolves Tumors, promotes Healing Use: ‘An excellent powder for the open Cancer, and which is already corrupted and rotten’. Dose: Apply topically Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights &…
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….
Niu Huang Jie Du Pian 牛黄解毒片Bezoar Clear Poisons Tablet Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Preparation: Powder and form pills approximately 3mm in size. Function: Clears Heat and Poison Use: 1. Acute Swollen Sore Throat, Pharyngitis2. Swollen Gums and Mouth Sores 3. Acute Eye Infections, Red Eyes4. Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infection5. Influenza with Heat and…
Pilulae Pestilentes Pills for Pestilence Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder, and make a Pill mass with the Theriac Function: Opens Obstructions, moves Blood, clears Heat and Damp, purges excess Use: 1. Resists Infection during Epidemics including the Plague2. Benefits the Brain and improves Memory3. cleanses the Stomach and Bowels4. clears the Sight and…
Swedish Bitters Swedish Bitters Tradition: Western Source / Author: Urban Hiärne, Royal Physician to the King of Sweden The original version of Urban Hiärne: Herb Name Latin Amount * Aloe Aloe spp. 26 grams (16 parts) Myrrh Commiphora molmol 6.6 grams (4 parts) Rhubarb Rheum palmatum 3.3 grams (2 parts) Venice Treacle * Theriac Venezian…
Trochisci de Lacca Troches of Gum Lacca Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder and form Troches with Decoction of Wormwood or juice or water of Agrimony Function: Opens Obstructions, Moves the Blood, Clears Phlegm and Heat, Promotes Urine Use: 1. Jaundice2. Abdominal Pain3. Abdominal Tumors or Fibrosis4. Fever associated with Obstruction5. Edema6….
Electuary to Strengthen the Liver Tradition: Western Source / Author: Catilina (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Preparation: Powder and with decoction of Pistachio shells and Honey, form an Electuary Function: Open Obstructions, Strengthens the Liver Use: 1. Liver Weakness 2. Liver obstruction3. Good for a Cold and Moist temperament Dose: 2 drams…
Pills for Mixed Humors Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder, mix with Rose juice and form Pills Function: Purges mixed Humors, especially Pituitous, Bile and Burnt Bile Use: Obstinate diseases with mixed Humors: 1. Skin diseases2. Tumors Dose: 1 scruple–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to PILLSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify…
Electuary for Internal Bruising Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder the dry ingredients, then mix with the Syrup to form an Electuary Function: Moves Blood, clears Heat Use: Bruising, Trauma; Internal Bruising and ‘broken’ parts Dose: 1 dram in Red Wine Comment: This was mentioned by several authors including Culpeper. Cautions: None noted Modifications:…
Pilulae Imperiales Imperial Pills Tradition: Western Source / Author: Fernelius Preparation: Form pills with Syrup of Violets Function: Purges Bile and Phlegm, Purges Mixed Humors, strengthens the Stomach Use: “It cleanses the body of mixed humours, and strengthens the Stomach exceedingly, as also the Bowels, Liver, and Natural Spirits: it is good for cold natures,…
Electuary of Dodder and Fumitory Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Infuse in 10 oz. Goat (or ass or Cow) Whey; express and add Syrups of Fumitory and of Dodder of Thyme, of each 2 oz. Function: Purges Bile and Melancholy Use: 1. Bile and Melancholy diseases;2. Skin diseases from Bile and Melancholy…
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