Pulvis CancriPowder of Crabs Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545 Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, resists Poison, calms the Mind Use: 1. Lyconthropy (delusion of being an animal, especially a wolf)2. Raving3. Madness Dose: 1–2 drams morning and night Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow…
Confection of Montagnana for the Sight Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Beat the herbs to powder and form a confection with sufficient (3 times the weight) Sugar or Honey. Function: Benefit the Brain and Senses, strengthens Sight, moves Qi, clears Obstruction Use: 1. Poor or Failing Sight2. Loss of Sight3. Mists, Clouds or…
Powder to Cleanse the Sight Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder Function: Purges the Head and Eyes, opens Obstructions Use: 1. Eye disorders associated with excess Humors2. May be useful in early stages of Cataract, Floaters, Failing Eyesight etc. Dose: Take 1⁄2–1 dram with warm water or Wine of Rosemary Cautions: None noted…
Decoction Against Retention of Menstruation Decoction Against Retention of Menstruation Tradition: Western Source / Author: Enchiridion Medicum, Petrus Pomarius, 1612 Herb Name Latin Amount * Bay berry Laurus nobilis 1⁄2 oz. Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis 1⁄2 handful Juniper berry Juniperus communis 1 dram Cinnamon Cinnamonum zeylanicum 5 scruples Saffron Crocus sativus 5 grains Preparation: Boil in…
Pulvis Mentis ImbecillatusPowder for Mental Weakness Tradition: Western Source / Author: Grulingus Preparation: Powder Function: Benefits the Mind and Heart, promotes circulation, regulates Qi Use: 1. Used for Mental Debility or Mental Deficiency,2. Melancholy Dose: 1 dram in Balm water or some other suitable vehicle Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to…
Troches for Heart Weakness Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus (Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625) Preparation: Powder, then with clarified Borage and Bugloss juices, form Troches Function: Strengthens the Heart, Stomach, Mind and Spirits, regulates Qi, clears Heat, purifies the Blood Use: 1. Heart Weakness 2. Defects of the Mind and Spirit 3….
Electurium Passer CerebrusOr, Electuarium FertilitasElectuary of Sparrow’s BrainsOr. Electuary to Promote Fertility Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder, and with White Sugar refined in Water of Mints 4.5 lbs., form a Confection. Function: Warms and strengthens Kidney Yang, promotes Fertility Use: 1. Infertility in male or female associated with Kidney Yang deficiency…
Syrupus de Betonica CompositusSyrup of Betony Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641 Preparation: Prepare a syrup Function: Moves Blood and Qi, settles Wind, clears Damp, opens Obstructions, ease Pain Use: 1. Headache from Damp2. Migraine3. Neuralgia, Nerve Pain4. Also promotes Menstruation and relieves Pain Dose: 2–4 oz. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back…
Decoction for Paralysis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Praxis Medicinae Theorica et Empirica, 1585 Preparation: Decoct until one third is wasted; add Honey Function: Calms the Liver, settles Wind, moves Qi and Blood, benefits the Nerves Use: Paralysis Dose: a small cupful twice daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify…
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Syrupus de Melissae Syrup of Balm Tradition: Western Source / Author: Fernel Preparation: Boil them in 4 lbs of water until half is consumed. Then strain and add 3 lbs. of White sugar, and 1⁄2 lb. each of Balm Juice and Rose water; Boil gently to a syrup. Then perfume with 1⁄2 ounce each of…
Decoction for Boils and Abscesses Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Admirable Secrets of Physick and Chyrurgery, Thomas Palmer, 1696 Preparation: Decoct in water or white wine from 4 parts down to 3 parts.‘Make them in a syrup with white wine, and let the sick drink thereof, and it will break the Impostume [abscess] but…
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