Pilulae de EuphorbioPills of Euphorbium Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Form a pill mass with Syrup of Leek juice Function: Purges Cold Phlegm and Damp, stops Wind Use: 1. Edema2. Arthritis 3. Rheumatism4. Tremors5. Hemiplegia6. Leukoderma7. Vitiligo Dose: 1 scruple Cautions: 1. These are very harsh. Only used in strong bodies with…
Electuarium de Baccis Lauri Electuary of Bayberries Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Zacharia (Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681) Preparation: Beat the herbs well together, dissolve the gums in wine, then form an Electuary with sufficient clarified Honey. Function: Warms the Stomach and Intestines, clears Wind, Eases Pain Use: 1. Wind, Colic 2. Stomach and Intestinal Spasm and…
Pills of Mezereon Major Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 * Mezereon is prepared by steeping in vinegar for 3 days, changing the vinegar daily, then drying. Preparation: Dissolve gums in wine, add the rest in fine powder and form small pills Function: Clears Phlegm, purges Water Use:…
Trochisci MyrrhaTroches of Myrrh Tradition: Western, Unnai Source / Author: Rhasis Preparation: Dissolve the gums in wine which has had Mugwort boiled in it, then add the rest and form Troches. Some used the thickened juice of Mugwort. Function: Moves the Blood, promotes Menstruation, eases Pain Use: 1. Amenorrhea from obstruction 2. Dysmenorrhea, Uterine Pain3….
Troches for Liver Ulcers Tradition: Western Source / Author: Andromachus (Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625) Preparation: Powder and form Troches with Chicory and Celery juice Function: Clears Heat, resolves Inflammation, promotes Healing Use: 1. Liver Ulcers2. Liver Tumors, marked by inflammation, pain, and foul matter in the urine. Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram in a suitable vehicle…
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