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Traumatic Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Extemporanea, Thomas Fuller, London, 1710 Preparation: Decoction. It can be decocted in wine, or equal parts of water and wine. If there is heat, decoct in water. Function: Clears Heat and Toxin, moves the Blood, clears Stasis Use: 1. Bruising2. Trauma and Soft Tissue Injury with Inflammation3….
Pulvis Contra CasumPowder Against Bruising Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: PowderCumin is prepared by steeping in Vinegar for 24 hours, then drying Function: Moves the Blood, clears Blood Stasis Use: 1. Bruising2. Trauma3. Blood stagnation Dose: 1 dram with wine Cautions: Avoid during Pregnancy Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights…
Infusion for Menopause (2) Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Form a standard Infusion Function: Regulates Qi and Blood, clears Deficient Heat, calms the Nerves Use: Menopausal symptoms (Hot flushes, Night sweats, Restlessness, Insomnia, Melancholy etc) Dose: a cupful twice daily, taken cool for hot flushes and sweating Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To INFUSIONSBack…
Confection for Infertility Confection for Infertility Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name DoronicumAsh tree keysMugwortFeverfewSt John’s wort flowersBalmBasilIvoryAmberMuskGold filedPowder of NereSyrup of CalamintSyrup of Citron peelSugar \n Latin \n Doronicum hookeri Fraxinus excelsior Artemisia vulgaris Tanacetum parthenium Hypericum perforatum Melissa officinalis Ocinum basilicum Eboris Succinum Moschus Aurum Species Nere Saccharum \n Amount \n…
Ointment for Congealed Blood Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Cut and boil them all in oil until crisp, strain, then add wax and form an ointment. Function: Moves Qi and Blood, clears Stasis, relieves Inflammation, eases Pain Use: 1. Bruising 2. Trauma3. Hemotoma4. Tightness of the Sinews 5. Acute Inflammations6. Muscular Pain Dose:…
Universal Vulnerary Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Joseph Du Chesne (Pharmacopoea Dogmaticum Resititua, 1622) Preparation: Decoction Function: Clears Heat, moves Blood, astringent, promotes Healing, relieves Pain Use: 1. All types of Wounds and Bruising2. Internal Injury with Bleeding3. Dislocation, Fractures Dose: 4 oz. 2 or 3 times daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to…
Vinum ArthriticumWine for Arthritis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Weinhart (Medicus Officiosus, Weinhart, 1724) Preparation: Beat the herbs and infuse in the wine for 3 (or more) days Function: Clears Heat and Toxin, clears Damp, promotes circulation, benefits the Joints Use: 1. Arthritis2. Rheumatism Dose: 2 oz. daily for 30 days Cautions: None noted Modifications:…
Syrupus de AcorusSyrup of Calamus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung * several plants were called “Wild Sage”. S. nemorosa (Wood Sage) or S. verbenaca (Clary Sage) are possibly indicated. Preparation: With 6 ounces clarified Honey and 12 ounces of Rain water that has been clarified with egg white, form a syrup. Function: Stops Wind,…
Decoction for Jaundice Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Boil in 3 pints of water, down to 2 pints. Function: Clears Heat and Damp, opens the Liver Use: Specific for Jaundice Dose: 4 ounces, 2, 3 or more times daily. Cautions: None noted Modifications: 1. Some listed Centaury in place of St. John’s wort. Back…
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,…
Betony Infusion Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Prepare a standard infusion Function: Regulates Qi and Blood, stops Wind, eases Pain Use: 1. Tension or Stress Headaches2. Migraine Dose: 1 cupful, 3 times daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to INFUSIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
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