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Electuarium Acharistum Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus Preparation: Powder all the herbs, then with three times their weight of clarified Honey, form an Electuary. Function: Warms the Innate Heat (Yang), promotes Digestion, moves Qi, clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Stomach weakness2. Poor appetite and Indigestion3. Pain of the Intestines4….
Antidotum Aurelii Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Preparation: Powder the herbs and with sufficient honey (three times the weight), form an electuary. Function: Moves qi and blood, opens obstructions, clears Phlegm, promotes Urine, benefits the Liver, Stomach and Spleen Use: 1. Stomach pain2. Liver obstruction and pain3. Spleen obstruction…
Decoctum Traumaticum Decoction for Wounds Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: the herbs were to be gathered at the start of Summer, dried, cut, and stored in containers or bags until needed. When required, take 3 handfuls of the mix, 4 pounds of Spring Water, and 2 pounds of Wine. Boil gently down to half,…
Decoction for the Womb Tradition: Western Source / Author: Schroder Preparation: Decoct in water, covering the herbs by 4 finger-breadths, and decoct until one-third is wasted. Function: Moves Blood and Qi, promotes Menstruation, eases Spasm and Pain Use: 1. Amenorrhea 2. Dysmenorrhea3. Menstrual cramping4. Hysteria5. Pre-menstrual Symptoms Dose: 2–4 oz., 2 or 3 times daily…
Electuarium Contra Lumbricos Electuary Against Worms Tradition: Western Source / Author: Luminare Majus, 1549 Preparation: With Honey decocted with Couch Grass, qs, form a Confection Function: Kills worms Use: Worms Dose: as much as a Hazelnut, up to 3 drams Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To ELECTUARIESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
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