Decoction of Dodder of Thyme (Rhasis) Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Rhasis (Rhazes) Preparation: Boil all except the Dodder in 36 ounces of water down to 24 ounces, then add the Dodder, boil for a few minutes, let it cool, then strain it, and keep for use. This is the original version from Rhasis…
Pills of Chebulic Myrobalan Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Preparation: Powder and with a sufficient amount of Almond oil and Raisin paste, form into pills. Function: Purges Melancholy Humor, cleanses the Brain Use: 1. Bilious (Hypochondriac) Melancholy Dose: 5–10 grams Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To PILLSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Decoction for ther Gall Bladder (2) Tradition: Western Source / Author: Consultationes ac responsiones medicae, Thomas Mermann, Franz Ignaz Thiermairo, 1675 Preparation: Decoct in 3 lbs. water down to 2 lbs., strain, add Oxymel 1 oz. Function: Opens Obstructions, clears Heat and Damp Use: 1. Jaundice2. Cholecystitis3. Gall Stones Dose: 1⁄2 cup 2 or 3…
DiasennaOr, Electuarium de CassiaElectuary of Senna Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas An alternate version from Dispensarium Magistri Nicolai: Preparation: Powder the Hazelnuts and boil in 2 lbs. of clarified Honey, then add the rest in Powder and form an Electuary Function: Purges Melancholy Use: ‘It is good against Melancholy, Madness, and discontent of…
Pilulae Lucis Majores,or Pilulae OpticaePills to Clarify Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder and form pills with clarified Fennel juice. Function: Purges Phlegm and Melancholy from the Head, clears the Senses, Clarifies the Eyesight Use: 1. Poor or Failing Eyesight2. Floaters3. Blindness4. Nightblindness5. Eye pain6. Excess humors affecting the Head and Senses7….
Purging Bitter Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Bateana Preparation: Decoct down to half, adding the Senna and Rhubarb towards the end. Strain, clarify, and keep for use. Function: Clears Heat and Toxin, benefits Digestion, cleanses and tones Stomach and Bowels Use: 1. Worms in Children; Rickets2. Obstructed Menstruation, Amenorrhea, Chlorosis;3. Opens Obstructions of…
Pilulae Sine Quibus‘Pills without which I would not be’ Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas * Aloe prepared with Rose juice Preparation: Beat the Scammony and Mastic apart, then add them to the other herbs and roots (except Aloes) which have been powdered together. Depurate about 4 oz. of the Juice of Fennel, and…
Triphera Persica Triphala of the Persians Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue * The juices are depurated by being gently boiledDecoct the beaten herbs in the juices until 2 lbs. remain (approximately down to half); Strain, and dissolve in Tamarind pulp 3 oz., Cassia Fistula pulp 4 oz., Sugar of Violets 12 oz. Then…
Purge to be Taken in Cancer Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Macerate overnight in sufficient Fumitory water, bringing briefly to the boil the following morning. Strain, and add 1⁄2 oz. of the Syrup of the Juice of Fumitory, and 2 drams of Confectio Hamech. Function: Purges Melancholy, opens Obstruction, resolves Tumors Use: Cancer…
Syrupus Hologagus FrankfurtiiSyrup to Purge all Humors of Frankfurt Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Decoct all the medicines to Safflower seed in suffficient water down to half, adding the Dodder and flowers at the end, infuse a short while, then strain and add the Senna, Black Hellebore, Colchicum, Agaric, Dodder, Ginger, Clove and Musk…
Pulvis TrithemiThe Powder of Trithemius Tradition: Western Source / Author: Abbot Trithemius of Sponheim in Wurzburg (1462–1516) Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Cold and Phlegm, regulates Qi, benefits Brain and Memory Use: “In restoring lost Memory, especially in the Aged, powder of Trithemius, so called, will much help”. (Hartman, Practical Chymistry)1. Restores Memory after necessary Purging.2….
Tincture Against Asthma Tinctura Asthmaticus Tincture Against Asthma Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Latin Amount * Elecampane Inula helenium Florentine Orris Iris florentina 2 oz. ea. Aniseed Pimpinella anisum 2 handfuls Caraway Carum carvi 1 lb. Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra 6 oz. Blessed Thistle Carduus benedictus 6 lbs. Raisins stoned Vitis vinifera Senna Cassia…
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