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…
Electuary of Aloeswood Lesser Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid * The weight given in the source text is 1 mann, equal to 816 grams. This, however, seems excessive. The Sugar can be reduced. Preparation: Powder the herbs and mix with the sugar.Minhaj al-dukkan said to mix the powder with clarified…
Antidotum Congruens Tussientibus Antidote Suitable for Cough Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Preparation: Powder, and mix with Honey to form an Electuary Function: Stops Cough, clears Phlegm, opens Obstructions, eases Pain Use: 1. Cough2. Stomach pain3. Pleurisy4. Kidney pain5. Colic Dose: as much as a Hazelnut with warm water…
Qi Li San 七厘散 Seven-Thousandths of a Tael Powder Qi Li San made by Beijing Tongren Tang, one of the oldest, most respected manufacturers in China. Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Collection for the Common Pursuit of Longevity, 1762 Preparation: Powder the herbs, adding the Musk and Camphor towards the end Function: Moves Blood, clears…
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Confectio de RhabarboConfection of Rhubarb Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Dispensarium Magistri Nicolai) * Bitter Costus is said by some to be derived from the mature root of Saussurea lappa. Others have said it was Inula racemosa. In any case, regular Costus may be used. Preparation: Powder and form a confection with three…
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…
Confectio de Hyacintho Confection of Hyacinth Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Preparation: The stones must be properly prepared by levigation or other means; The Earths are prepared by levigating with Rose water then drying; Make a Confection with 4 oz. of Syrup of Lemons to every ounce of the above Powder by slowly adding…
Trauma Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder and divide into 5 doses Function: Moves the Blood, clears Stasis Use: 1. Internal Bruising, Trauma2. Pain that is sharp and fixed Dose: 1 portion with wine twice daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Special Confection for Scoliosis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder the herbs and beat with the Sugar to form a Confection according to Art. Function: Relieves Wind, stops Spasms, moves Qi and Blood Use: 1. ‘Crookedness of the Back’; 2. Scoliosis;3. Spasm and Contraction of the muscle of the Back Dose: A piece…
Pilulae de FoetidaFoetid Pills, or Stinking Pills Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Dissolve the gums in Leek juice; then add the remaining in powder, and with Syrup of the Juice of Leeks, make a Pill mass, S.A. Function: Clears Cold Phlegm and Damp Use: “Foetid Pills are of much use, for they…
Trochisci de Rhabarbo Magnus Troches of Rhubarb Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625 Preparation: Powder and form Troches with clarified Fennel juice. Function: Opens Obstructions, moves Qi and Blood, clears Heat, strengthens Stomach, Spleen and Liver Use: 1. Hypochondriac pain or distention;2. Liver, Spleen, Stomach obstruction causing weakness. Dose:…
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