Powder to Purge Melancholy Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder Function: Purges Melancholy Use: Melancholy Dose: 1⁄2 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Decoction of Dodder of Thyme Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Boil all (except the Dodder) in sufficient water, decoct them together well, adding the Dodder towards the end. Function: Purges Melancholy and Burnt Bile, also Phlegm Use: 1. Melancholy 2. Dementia3. Tumors4. Adjunct in Cancer treatment5. Chronic and obstinate skin diseases Dose: 2–4,…
DiacatholicumOr, Electuarium CatholicumCatholicum,Or, Universal Purging Electuary Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Boil the fresh Polypody roots and Fennel seed together in 4 lbs. of water until one-third has wasted, then strain and press well. Boil the strained liquor with 2 lbs. of Sugar to the thickness of an electuary (like Honey), then…
Powder for Melancholy Tradition: Western Source / Author: Quercetan, Pharmacopoea Dogmaticum Resititua, 1622 Preparation: Powder Function: Purges Melancholy Use: A gentle purge of Melancholy; used for mild or acute cases of Melancholy, or Melancholy in a weak or sensitive person. Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a…
Electuary of Dodder Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Preparation: Powder, then mix with the Oil and Sugar to form an Electuary. Function: Purges Melancholy, cleanses the Brain Use: 1. Melancholy2. Hypochondriac Melancholy3. Psychosis4. Schizophrenia5. Constant use retains the Hair color Dose: 5–10 grams with water Cautions: None noted Modifications: Some version added 15–30 grams each…
Triphala Electuary of Dodder Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Preparation: Prepare an Electuary Function: Cleanse the Brain, purges Melancholy, regulates and balances the humors Use: 1. Schizophrenia2. Psychosis3. Melancholy4. related Mental disorders.5. Constant use retains original hair color. Dose: 5-10 grams Cautions: None noted Modifications: Another version used twice the dose of Chebulic Myrobalan and…
Tincture for Suppressed Menstruation Tincture for Suppressed Menstruation Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum, 1620 Herb Name Latin Amount * Cinnamon Cinnamonum zeylanicum Commiphora molmol 1 dram ea. Myrrh Juniperus sabina 1⁄2 dram Savin Apium graveolens Celery seed Petroselinum crispum 1 scruple ea. Parsley seed Nardostachys jatamansi 1 dram Spikenard Juncus odoratus…
Powder to Cleanse the Sight Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder Function: Purges the Head and Eyes, opens Obstructions Use: 1. Eye disorders associated with excess Humors2. May be useful in early stages of Cataract, Floaters, Failing Eyesight etc. Dose: Take 1⁄2–1 dram with warm water or Wine of Rosemary Cautions: None noted…
Secret Pills Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764 Preparation: Powder and form pills with Fennel juice Function: Purges the Head and Senses, clears Phlegm, Bile and Melancholy from the Head, open Obstructions, moves Qi Use: 1. Obstructed Vision caused by excess of Humors2. Obstruction of the Brain or other Senses due to…
Confectio HamechArabian Confect Purging Melancholy Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue, Fernelius Bruise and digest in 6 lbs. of Whey for 24 hours, then boil to half. Press, strain and add: With 1 lb. each of Sugar and clarified Honey, boil to the thickness of Honey, adding towards the end the following in fine…
Powder of Senna with Flowers Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder Function: Purges Heat, Bile and Melancholy Use: 1. used as a mild laxative for Heat, Bile and Melancholy2. useful for Melancholy which affects the Head. Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: The Infusion of Senna and Flowers with Spices is…
Powder of the Countess of Castel Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover, 1599 Preparation: Tartar is prepared as follows: steep 2 drams of White Tartar in white wine for 4 or 5 hours; dry, and powder. Mix the powdered Tartar with the remaining herbs in fine powder. Function: Clears Damp, warms, promotes Urine Use: Obesity,…
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