Decoction to Warm the Head Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Prepare a standard decoction Function: Settles Wind, clears Damp and Phlegm, Calms the Nerves Use: 1. Headache2. Migraine3. Epilepsy4. Apoplexy Dose: 3 oz. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Powder of Plantain Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Austriaco, 1729 Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding Use: 1. Dysentery or Diarrhea with Blood2. Excessive Menstruation3. Bleeding from the Stomach or Bowels4. Blood in the Urine5. Spitting Blood6. Bladder Ulcers7. Incontinence8. Postpartum Bleeding9. Postpartum Incontinence Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted…
Potion for Bruising Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Stamp them, mix with wine, and give the strained wine twice daily until they are healed. This is intended for fresh leaves to be used. If dried herbs are used, they can be steeped to make a herb wine, or made into a Tincture with…
Powder for Epilepsy of Philon Tradition: Western Source / Author: Philon (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) * Several herbs were called Balsamita: Water Mint, Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita), Balsam herb (Chrysanthemum balsamita), Ambrosia and Balsamita can refer to several plants and may not be the species listed above.** Cumin is prepared by boiling briefly in…
Cephalic Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Royal Pharmacopoeia [of France], Moses Charras, 1678 Preparation: Decoct in 6 lbs. of Fountain Water down to a quarter: Bruise all the roots, the Mistletoe, and put them in a pot with their water, cover and decoct over a gentle fire for 15 minutes; next add the…
Compound Wine of Sage Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Beat, tie in a cloth and hang it 24 hours in 1 pint of wine, wringing it out often. Function: Moves the Blood, promotes Menstruation Use: 1. Amenorrhea 2. Dysmenorrhea Dose: Divide into 3 parts; take one in the morning 5 hours before food,…
Powder for the Stomach Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wolf of Dimst (Gabelhover, 1599) Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Cold and Damp, regulates Qi, benefits the Stomach Use: This is a gentle and pleasant medicine for the Stomach which is both strengthening and regulating.1. Stomach Pain2. Indigestion3. Wind, bloating4. Colic Dose: This is sprinkled on Toast…
Decoction for Hernia Tradition: Western Source / Author: Medicus Officiosus, Weinhart, 1724 Preparation: Decoct in equal parts of Wine and Chalybete water down to 2 lbs. Sweeten with Sugar to taste. Function: Astringent, clears Wind, promotes Healing Use: 1. Inguinal Hernia 2. May be useful for other Hernia3. Aneurism, Varicose veins etc Dose: small cupful…
Compound for Paralysis from Salerno Tradition: Western Source / Author: School of Salerno Preparation: The juices of the herbs is mixed with Walnuts, to which a little Castoreum was added. Function: Settles Wind, benefits the Nerves Use: Paralysis Dose: 1 dram Comment: This was a standard formula of the Salerno school in Southern Italy. Cautions:…
Powder for Paralysis and Vertigo Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) * White Ginger can refer to Hedychium coronarium. Regular Ginger can be used in its place. Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Damp, settles Wind, strengthens the Nerves Use: 1. Paralysis2. Vertigo3. Related Wind diseases Dose: 1 dram morning…
Pulvis Contra RabiemPowder Against Rabies Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pirou Preparation: Gather the herbs around the full moon in Spring or Summer; dry, and powder. Some preferred to keep the herbs whole in small bags, ready to powder to when needed. Function: Clears Heat and Toxin, resists Infection Use: 1. Specific against Rabies infection…
Tincture Against Convulsions Tinctura ConvulsioTincture Against Convulsions Tradition: Western Source / Author: Salmon Herb Name Latin Amount * Hyssop Hyssopus officinale 1 handful ea. Rue Ruta graveolens 2 drams ea. Sage Salvia officinalis Stoechas Lavendula stoechas 4 drams ea. Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Calamint Calamintha officinalis 3 drams ea. Betony Betonica officinalis 6 oz. Calamus Acorus…
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