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Powder to Strengthen the Memory Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) * Cumin is prepared by steeoing in Vinegar, then drying** Coriander is prepared by steeoing in Vinegar of Raisins, then drying Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Phlegm-Damp, moves Qi and Blood, strengthens the Brain Use: 1. Loss of…
Special Powder for Memory Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Phlegm, regulates Wind, opens Obstruction, promotes Circulation, purges the Head, benefits the Brain and Memory Use: Used for a number of purposes:1. strengthen the Brain and benefits and increases the Memory2. Dizziness, Vertigo and like disorders of the Head3. cleanses the…
Astringent Strengthening Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Form a decoction in 3 lbs. of Red Wine. Function: Astringent Use: Prolapse of the Uterus Dose: a small cupful twice daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Salve for Hernias Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Lowe, The Whole Course of Chiurgerie, 1597 Preparation: Boil in Smith’s Water, strain, add Hog’s grease and boil gently to a salve. Function: Astringent Use: 1. Hernias2. Aneurism 3. Varicose veins Dose: Apply topically. If used for Hernia it was traditionally used with a Truss….
Syrup for the Memory Tradition: Western Source / Author: Sennertus Preparation: Decoct in 3 lbs. of water down to 1 1⁄2 lbs., and with sufficient Honey, form a Syrup. The herbs should be decocted first, adding the aromatics towards the end. Function: Clears Cold-Damp-Phlegm, opens the Orifices of the Brain, moves Qi, benefits the Brain…
Tincture of Juniper Compound Tincture of Juniper Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Latin Amount * Juniper berry Juniperus communis 2 handfuls Sage Salvia officinalis 1 dram ea. Pennyroyal Mentha pulegium Cress Nasturtium officinale Saffron Crocus sativus Preparation: Steep the bruised Juniper berries in 1 pint of S.V. (ie. 40–60% alcohol) for…
Wine for Apoplexy Tradition: Western Source / Author: Salmon Preparation: Steep for 10 days in a sufficient quantity of Rhenish Wine, then strain. Function: Clears Cold and Damp, opens Obstructions, moves Qi and Blood Use: Used in the Aftermath of a Stroke Dose: 3-4 spoonfuls in the morning fasting, and when going to bed. Cautions:…
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…
Elixir Vitae Benedicti The Blessed Water of Life Adam Tate, April, 2024 The Elixir Vitae Benedicti, or the “The Blessed Water of Life” is a formula in The Secrets of the reverend Alexis of Piedmond (1595). This text is a compilation of various formulas for not only medicine, but also cosmetic and industrial recipes. It…
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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