Powder for Hoarseness of the Throat Tradition: Western Source / Author: Serapion Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, Soothes the Throat Use: 1. Hoarseness2. May be used for itchiness and irritation of the Throat Dose: 1⁄2 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: 1. Licorice can be added or used instead of Sugar Candy. Back to POWDERSBack to…
Powder for the Lungs Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764 Preparation: Powder Function: Clears thin Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Cough with Cold-Phlegm2. Asthma with Cold-Phlegm3. Breathlessness Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Dialacca MajoresPowder of Gum Lacca Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Myrrh and Bdellium are dissolved in a little wine, the the rest is added and made into a fine powder. It can be prepared as an Electuary with 3 times its weight of Honey. Function: Opens Obstructions, moves the Blood, resolves…
Antidote for Back Pain Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen Preparation: Powder, and with sufficient Honey, form an Electuary Function: Warms and Strengthens the Kidneys, strengthens Back, promotes Urine Use: 1. Lumbar pain2. Weakness of the lower Back3. Kidney weakness4. break Stones Dose: 1–2 drams Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To ELECTUARIESBack to FORMULASHow to…
Pulvis OxytociusBirth Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder Function: Moves the Blood, promotes Labor, relieves Pain Use: Promotes and Increases Labor. Evidently, it was used to induce Labor when due or overdue, but was most commonly used to enhance and increase Labor, and is especially useful if Labor has stalled. Once regular, strong…
Trochisci Anodini Anodyne Troches Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen Preparation: Powder and form Troches with Mandrake or Henbane juice Function: Moves Qi, relieves Obstruction, eases Pain Use: Used for various types of Pain Dose: 1⁄2–1 scruple Used externally by mixing with a little Rose or Violet Water, or Wine, and apply topically.It can be…
Electuarium de Farfara MagistraleElectuary of Coltsfoot Magisterial Tradition: Western Source / Author: Luminare Majus 1551 Preparation: Decoct the Coltsfoot roots in sufficient water until well cooked, then beat to a pulp and sieve. Then add 1 1⁄2 lbs. sugar and form an Electuary. Add the beaten Pine nuts and Raisins, mix well, then add the…
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