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Aniseed | Betony | Bishop’s weed seed | Fennel root | Fennel seed | Marjoram | Peony root | Polypody root | Rose | Sage | Stoechas | Thyme | Violet

Syrup of Betony (Pharmacopoeia Augustana)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Syrupus de Betonica Compositus Syrup of Betony Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Augustana Preparation: Form a Syrup.The following method was used by some: Digest them in 6 lbs. of warm water, and 2 1⁄2 lbs. of clarified juice of Betony for 24 hours; then distill in B.M. until 5 lbs. have come over….

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(Dandelion) | Balm | Birch leaf | Hawthorn leaf | Ladies Mantle | Sage | St. John’s wort

Infusion for Menopause (2)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Infusion for Menopause (2) Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Form a standard Infusion Function: Regulates Qi and Blood, clears Deficient Heat, calms the Nerves Use: Menopausal symptoms (Hot flushes, Night sweats, Restlessness, Insomnia, Melancholy etc) Dose: a cupful twice daily, taken cool for hot flushes and sweating Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To INFUSIONSBack…

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Camomile | Marjoram | Melilot | Sage

Oil for Tinnitus (Wirtzung)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Oil for Tinnitus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Infuse in olive or sesame oil, keeping warm, then strain Function: Clears Heat, settles Wind, benefits the Nerves Use: Tinnitus Dose: Dropped into the ear warm every night before bed Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To OILSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures

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Aloe | Burnt Deer Horn | Camphor | Citron burnt* | Ivory | Mastic | Rue | Sage | Wormwood

Powder for Bad Breath from Rotting Teeth
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Powder for Bad Breath from Rotting Teeth Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545 * The text lists Mali persici, Persian Apple. This was the name given by Pliny to Citron. Preparation: Powder, add sugar to sweeten Function: Clears Heat, relieves Putridity, eases Pain Use: 1. Bad breath from Rotting…

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Agrimony | Bay leaves | Bugloss | Costus | Greater PlantainLesser Plantain | Lavender | Marjoram | Red Mint | Rose | Rosemary | Rue | Sage | St. John’s wort | Tansy | Wormwood | Yarrow

Ointment for Congealed Blood
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Ointment for Congealed Blood Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Cut and boil them all in oil until crisp, strain, then add wax and form an ointment. Function: Moves Qi and Blood, clears Stasis, relieves Inflammation, eases Pain Use: 1. Bruising 2. Trauma3. Hemotoma4. Tightness of the Sinews 5. Acute Inflammations6. Muscular Pain Dose:…

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Camomile | Marshmallow | Sage | Wormwood

Green Oil
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Green Oil Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Book of Herbs, Lady Rosalind Northcote, 1903 Preparation: Add the herbs to a jar and cover with Olive Oil; to a quart of oil, add 1⁄4 lb. Sugar (or a similar proportion for different amounts). Let them stand a week without stirring, then put the sealed jar…

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Aniseed | Elecampane | Fennel seed | Hyssop | Licorice | Roses | Sage

Decoction for Cough (Gabelhover)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoction for Cough Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover Preparation: Decoct in water. Function: clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough Use: This was listed as “An excellent Potion for the Cough” by Gabelhover.1. Cough2. Bronchitis3. Shortness of Breath4. Pleurisy5. Wheezing Dose: Give a good draught 2 or three times daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to…

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Black Pepper | Calamint | Celery seed | Cinnamon | Cumin | Dill seed | Fennel seed | Fenugreek | Long Pepper | Myrrh | Nigella | Rosemary | Sage | Savin | Siler Montane

Troches to Heat (Trochiscus Thermopoeus)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Trochiscus ThermopoeusTroches to Heat Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandri (Medici Graeci, 1541) Preparation: Powder and form Troches with Horehound Syrup Function: Warms, clears Cold, Phlegm and Damp Use: 1. Rheum of the Head (runny nose etc.)2. Cold Phlegm of the Chest 3. Coldness of the Whole Body Dose: 1–2 drams with warm water…

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Anacardium | Black Pepper | Calamus | Cyperus | Ginger | Indian Spikenard | Marjoram | Mastic | Nutmeg | Sage | Sugar of RosesSugar of Bugloss

Powder to Strengthen the Memory
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Powder to Strengthen the Memory Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) * Iris pseudoacorus was listed in the original text. However, Calamus was commonly substituted and is more effective for the intended purposes. Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Damp, benefits the Brain and increases Memory Use: 1. Strengthens the…

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Agaric prepared | Aniseed | Borage | Bugloss | Chicory | Coltsfoot | Currant | Elecampane | Fennel seed | Fig | fl | flowers | Galangal | Ginger | Grains of Paradise | Hyssop | Indian Spikenard | Licorice | Lungwort | Maidenhair | Mallow seed | owers | Parsley root | Pennyroyal | Polypody root | Sage | Squinanth | Thyme | Violet

Syrup for Asthma (Wirtzung)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Syrup for Asthma Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Decoct with a mild fire; strain and press. Add enough Sugar to form a syrup as thick as honey. Function: Strengthen the Lungs, clears Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Asthma 2. Chronic Bronchitis3. Cough and Wheezing Dose: Lick as often as required; or…

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fl | Germander | Ground Ivy | Guaiacum | Mistletoe | owers | Primula | Rosemary | Sage | Sarsaparilla | St. John’s wort

Wine for Arthritis
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Vinum ArthriticumWine for Arthritis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Weinhart (Medicus Officiosus, Weinhart, 1724) Preparation: Beat the herbs and infuse in the wine for 3 (or more) days Function: Clears Heat and Toxin, clears Damp, promotes circulation, benefits the Joints Use: 1. Arthritis2. Rheumatism Dose: 2 oz. daily for 30 days Cautions: None noted Modifications:…

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Aniseed | Licorice | Peony seed | Sage

Decoction to Strengthen the Head (Wirtzung)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoction to Strengthen the Head Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Decoct in Wine; it may be sweetened if desired Function: Regulates Qi, benefits the Brain and Nerves Use: Used to strengthen the Head in the long-term treatment of disorders of the Brain and Nerves 1. Vertigo2. Dizziness3. Epilepsy4. Paralysis etc. Dose: small cupful…

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