Pills to Stop Bleeding Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Syrian “Book of Medicines” Preparation: Powder and mix with Plantain juice to form Pills of half dram each. Function: Clears Heat, Stops Bleeding Use: Any type of Bleeding from Heat Dose: One pill with water Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To PILLSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify…
Troches of Nightshade Tradition: Western Source / Author: Lemery (Pharmacopeia Universal, 1749) Preparation: With juice of ripe Nightshade berries (Solanum nigrum) inspissated, form Troches. Function: Clears Heat, promotes Healing, relieves Pain Use: 1. Inject in via catheter for Ulcers of the Prostate and Bladder2. Blood in the Urine. 3. It may be useful for Urinary…
Electuary to Restore Humidity Tradition: Western Source / Author: Arnold de Villa Nove Preparation: Powder what is to be powdered, and with Honey or Syrup of Violet, three times the weight of the rest, form an Electuary. Function: Strengthens Qi, Nourishes Yin Use: 1. strengthens the body in chronic Illness and convalescnce. 2. good for…
Troschici de Corallum RubrumTroches of Red Coral Tradition: Unani Source / Author: The Medical Formulary of al Samarqandi Preparation: Powder, and form into Troches Function: Clears Heat, Stops Bleeding, Stops Cough Use: 1. Bleeding from Heat2. Specifically for Spitting Blood (Hemoptysis) Dose: 1 dram with water Cautions: None noted Modifications: Similar Formulas: Troches of Coral…
Pills of Camphor Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Preparation: Prepared into Pills with mucilage of Quince seed. Function: Clears Heat, resolves Fever Use: 1. Burning Fever2. Hectic Fever3. Typhoid Fever Dose: 3–5 grams Cautions: None noted Modifications: Similar Formulas: This is an enlarged version of ‘King and Minister 3’ formula of Tibetan Medicine. Back To…
Diaireos Salomonis Electuary of Orris Root Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Cut the fruits small, and beat them to a pulp, then push through a sieve. Beat all the other ingredients separately, then beat them together. With Sugar dissolved in Hyssop Water and clarified Honey, of each twice the weight of the…
Powder for Dry Cough Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Phlegm, moistens the Lungs Use: Dry Cough Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Lohoch de Papavere Lohoch of Poppy Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue, Luminare Majus (1551) Preparation: Boil the Seeds and Nuts in sufficient water down to half, strain, add the Gums, Sugar and Starch, mixing them in well in the heat of a B.M., then add the Syrup and Saffron in powder, and heat…
Troches for Abscess and Ulcer of the Kidneys Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolas Myrepsus (Medicamentorum Opus, 1625) Preparation: Powder and form Troches with Water Function: Clears Heat, resolves Abscess, promotes Urine Use: Abscess and Ulcers of the Bladder and Kidney Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to TROCHESBack to FORMULASHow to…
Bolus ex SeminibusBolus of Seeds Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Preparation: Powder and form Boluses with Honey. Function: Clears Heat, Promotes Urine Use: 1. Burning Urine2. Ulcers of the Kidneys or Bladder3. Dysuria4. Urinary retention Dose: 3 drams with Syrup of Poppy Cautions: Not suitable for Cold and Damp Urinary disorders Modifications:…
Trochisci Diacorallium Galeni Troches of Coral Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen Preparation: Powder and with clarified Plantain juice, form Troches Function: Clears Heat, astringes, Stops Bleeding Use: 1. General for Bleeding associated with Heat2. Dysentery with Blood 3. Excessive Menstruation Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Galen originally ordered Terra Samia, Samnian Earth….
Troschici de Papaver SemenTroches of Poppy seed Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Preparation: Form Troches with mucilage of Psyllium Function: Clears Heat and Phlegm, stops Cough Use: 1. Cough2. Catarrh Dose: 3 drams with syrup of Poppy or Barley water. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To TROCHESBack…
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