Sebesten

(Jujube) | Aniseed | Cinnamon | Currant | Date | Fennel seed | Fenugreek | Fig | Hyssop | Licorice | Linseed | Maidenhair | Mint | Orris | Sebesten

A Sound and Experienced Electuary (Mesue)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Electuarium Sanum et Expertum ‘A Sound and Experienced Electuary’ Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Seethe in 24 oz. of water down to half, first the Orris root, followed 15 minutes later by the Seeds, then the fruits and herbs, adding the Licorice and Cinnamon towards the end; then strain, and add to…

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(Jujube) | Calamint | Celery root | Cinnamon | Fennel root | Fennel seed | Fenugreek | Ginger | Horehound | Hyssop | Licorice | Maidenhair | Mastic | Pine nut | Raisins | Sebesten | Sweet Almonds

Syrup of Horehound of Hamech
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Syrup of Horehound of Hamech Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Hamech (De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) Preparation: Steep in 23 lbs of water overnight, then decoct to 10 lbs. Then add 2 lbs each of Sugar Penids, Honey and Rob and form a Syrup, hanging in it 1 dram of Saffron hung in…

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(Jujube) | Barley | Celery root | Date | Fennel root | Fig | Hyssop | Licorice | Maidenhair | Mallow seeds | Parsley root | Quince seeds | Raisins | Sebesten | Tragacanth

Syrup of Hyssop Compound (Mesue)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Syrupus de Hyssopo Compound Syrup of Hyssop Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Boil the Barley in 8 lbs. of spring water for half an hour. Then add the roots and boil in Balneo Marie for 15 minutes; then the fruits, seeds, and herbs, with about 15 minutes cooking between each addition. Boil until…

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(Jujube) | Aniseed | Barley | Butterbur | Coltsfoot | Cotton seed | Date | Elecampane | Fennel root | fl | Horehound | Hyssop | Licorice | Lungwort | Maidenhair | ower | Parsley root | Raisins | Sebesten

AntiAsthmatic Syrup (D’Aquin)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Anti-Asthmatic Syrup Tradition: Western Source / Author: D’Aquin Preparation: Boil Barley in 9 pints of water for 1 hour, then add the roots (except the Licorice); boil for 30 minutes or more; next add the Dates stoned and cut, and other fruit; boil with the rest for 15 minutes; next add the herbs and boil…

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(Jujube) | Fig | Hyssop | Licorice | Marshmallow seed | Quince seed | Raisins | Sebesten | Violet

Decoction of Hyssop (Zacharia)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoction of Hyssop Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zacharia (De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) Preparation: Decoct in water from 3 lbs to 1 lb. Function: Strengthen the Lungs, clears Phlegm and Heat, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Cough2. Asthma, Wheezing Dose: 3 oz. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to…

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Aniseed | Barley | Dates cut | Licorice | Sebesten

Decoction Against Strangury and Burning Urine
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024

Decoction Against Strangury and Burning Urine Decoction Against Strangury and Burning Urine Tradition: Western Source / Author: Enchiridion Medicum, Petrus Pomarius, 1612 Herb Name Latin Amount * Barley Hordeum vulgare 1 1⁄2 handful Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra 1 dram Aniseed Pimpinella anisum 2 1⁄2 drams Dates cut Diospyros lotus 5 Sebesten Cordia spp 15 Preparation: Decoct…

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(Jujube) | fresh Violet leaves | Mallow seed | Quince seed | Sebesten

Syrup of Violet Compound
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Syrups de Viola CompositaSyrup of Violet Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Boil in Barley water; to the strained liquor add 1 1⁄2 lbs. of white sugar, and form a syrup. Function: Clears Heat, benefits Yin, resists Poison Use: 1. Stomach Heat 2. Liver Heat3. Heart Heat4. Heat of the Lungs with acute Cough5….

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(Jujube) | Chicory | Cucumber seed | Endive | Fig | Gourd seed | Hops | Melon seed | Prune | Pumpkin seed | Purslane | Sebesten | Sour Dates | Violet

Decoction of Fruit
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoctum FructumDecoction of Fruit Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Decoct all except the Dates in sufficient water until one-third has evaporated, adding the cut Dates at the end. Function: Clears Heat and Phlegm, clears Irritation, stops Cough, Laxative Use: 1. clears Phlegm and Heat from the Lungs, good for Cough and Bronchitis;2. clears Phlegm…

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Aniseed | Blanched Almond | Cinnamon | Currant | Date | Fennel seed | Fenugreek | Fig | Hyssop | Jujubes | Licorice | Linseed | Maidenhair | Orris | Sebesten | White Mint

Confection for Cold Cough
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Confection for Cold Coughs Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Seethe them together in 24 ounces of Water down to half, according to Art; strain it and add 12 ounces of Sugar Penids; seethe it again until thick. Function: Clears Cold-Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Chronic Cold-type Cough 2. Hoarseness3. Difficulty Breathing…

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(Jujube) | Barley | Coltsfoot | Cotton seed | Cucumber seed | Date | Gourd seed | Lettuce seed | Licorice | Lungwort | Melon seed | owers | Raisins | Sebesten | Snail Flesh | Violet | Water Lily fl | White Poppy seed

Syrup Against Consumption
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Syrupus Phthisicus,Or, Syrupus Helix ResumptivusOr, Syrupus ResumptivusSyrup Against Consumption,Or, Syrup of Snails Resumptive,Or, The Resumptive Syrup Tradition: Western Source / Author: Renodeus Preparation: The Snails are cleansed by removing their shells and organs, washing well, then cutting in pieces. Commonly, their heads and tails were cut off.Boil to 4 lbs., according to art, then clarify…

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(Jujube) | Balm | Basil seed | Borage | Bugloss | Carrot seed | fl | Licorice | Maidenhair | ower | Prune | Raisins | Sebesten | Violet

Cordial Decoction (Florentini)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoctum Cordiale Cordial Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Florentini Preparation: Decoction Function: clears Heat, benefits the Heart Use: 1. Heart Fire with Insomnia, Irritability, Restlessness, Dream-disturbed sleep2. Palpitations Dose: a small cupful twice daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures

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Aniseed | Gum Arabic | Jujubes | Mallow seed | Sebesten | Tragacanth

Decoction for Spitting Blood
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoction for Spitting Blood Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Decoct until one third has been decocted Function: Nourishes Lung, benefits Yin and Qi, stops Bleeding Use: Spitting of Blood with Lung weakness Dose: 2–4 oz., two or three times daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Comfrey and/or Plantain can be added Back to DECOCTIONSBack…

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