Tormentil

Coral | Filed Deer horn | Nettle seed | Nutmeg | Plantain seed | Red Earth | Tormentil

Powder of Mussel Shells Compound
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Powder of Mussel Shells Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding Use: 1. Excess Menstruation2. Uterine Bleeding3. May be used for other types of Bleeding from Heat4. May be used as an Antacid Dose: 1 scruple–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify…

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Galangal | Ginger | Marshmallow root | Tormentil

Powder of Tormentil Compound (Grieves)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Powder of Tormentil Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Grieves Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent Use: ‘A very reliable remedy for diarrhea and dysentery.’ Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Ginger may be used instead of Galangal and Mastic may be used in place of Marshmallow. Similar Formulas: Compare with Decoction of Tormentil (Gabelhover, 1599)….

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Ambergris | Armenian Earth | Bone of a Stag’s Heart | Burnt Deer Horn | Camphor | Citron seed | Dittany root | Emerald | ff | Gold leaf | Ivory | Jacinth (Zircon) | Kermes (Chermes) | Lemnian Earth | Musk | Myrrh | Pearl | Purslane seed | Red Coral | Red Sandalwood | ron | Rose | Sa | Sapphire | Silk | Silver leaf | Sorrel seed | Topaz | Tormentil | White SandalwoodYellow Sandalwood

Confection of Hyacinth (Confectio de Hyacintho)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Confectio de Hyacintho Confection of Hyacinth Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Preparation: The stones must be properly prepared by levigation or other means; The Earths are prepared by levigating with Rose water then drying; Make a Confection with 4 oz. of Syrup of Lemons to every ounce of the above Powder by slowly adding…

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Cinnamon | Coriander prepared | Cubeb | fl | Galangal | Ginger | Long Pepper | Mistletoe | Nutmeg | ower | Peony seed | Rosemary | Sugar | Tormentil

Tincture for Apoplexy
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024

Tincture for Apoplexy Tincture for Apoplexy Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mylius (Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum, 1620) Herb Name Latin Amount * Peony seed Paeonia officinalis 2 drams ea. Nutmeg Myristica fragrans 1 scruple ea. Coriander prepared Coriandrum sativum 1⁄2 dram ea. Mistletoe Viscum alba sufficient Galangal Alpina officinarum Cubeb Piper cubeba Cinnamon Cinnamonum zeylanicum…

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Centaury | Comfrey | fl | Herb Robert | Ladies Mantle | Lemon | Mullein | owers | Periwinkle | Persicaria | Sanicle | Shilajit (Mumiya | St. John’s wort | Tormentil | Vervain | Wintergreen

Universal Vulnerary Decoction (Joseph Du Chesne)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

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…

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Bistort | Garnet prepared | Gentian | Juniper berries | Pimpernel root | Rue | Tormentil | Walnut | Wormwood

Emperor’s Powder Against the Plague
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Pulvis Imperator Contra PestilentialisEmperor’s Powder Against the Plague Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Prepare the Garnet; powder the herbs finely and mix in the Garnet. It can be made into a confection with Rose Vinegar and Honey. Function: Clears Heat, Resists Poison Use: Preservative against infection during Epidemics and Plague Dose: 1–2 scruples, usually…

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Barberry seed | Comfrey | Gum Arabic | Plantain juice depurated | Sorrel | Tormentil | Tragacanth

Decoction for Excessive Menstruation
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Decoction for Excessive Menstruation Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Macerate the herbs 24 hours, bring to the boil, strain, dissolve in the gums, and sweeten with Syrup of Quince (or Honey). Function: Astringent, clears Heat, Stops Bleeding Use: 1. Excessive Menstruation 2. May also be used for Bleeding of the Lungs from Heat Dose:…

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Aloeswood | Ambergris | Armenian Earth | Bone of a Stag’s Heart | Burnt Silk | Cinnamon | Garnet | Gold leaf | Ivory | Jacinth | Musk | Pearls | Red Behen | Red Coral | Red Sandalwood | Sapphire | Sealed Earth | Tabasheer | Tormentil | Unicorn (Narwhal horn) | Valerian | White Behen | White Coral | White Dittany | White Sandalwood | Yellow Sandalwood | Zedoary

Cordial Powder
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Pulvis Cordiales, or Pulvis Cardiales MagnusCordial Powder,or Greater Cordial Powder Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Preparation: Form a powder, according to Art. The stones should be powdered, then levigated with Rose water, then dried and powdered. The herbs may all be powdered together, then the levigated stones are added. Finally, the Musk, Ambergris and…

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Armenian Earth | Coriander seed prepared | Nutmeg | Pearl | Plantain seed | Purslane seed | Red Coral prepared | Rose | Tormentil

Powder for Diabetes (Riverius)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Powder for Diabetes Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737) Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, clears Heat, benefits the Kidneys Use: 1. Diabetes2. Incontinence, Nocturnal Enuresis Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram in a suitable vehicle Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures

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Bistort | Burnt Deer Horn | Chickens Gizzard prepared | Clove | Dragons Blood | fl | Hematite prepared | Hypocistus | Licorice juice | Mistletoe | Nutmeg | Orange peel | owers | Plantain root | Plantain seed | Pomegranate | Pomegranate peel | Red Coral prepared | Red Earth | Sage | Sealed Earth | Stag’s pizzle | Tormentil

Powder of Plantain Compound
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Powder of Plantain Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Austriaco, 1729 Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding Use: 1. Dysentery or Diarrhea with Blood2. Excessive Menstruation3. Bleeding from the Stomach or Bowels4. Blood in the Urine5. Spitting Blood6. Bladder Ulcers7. Incontinence8. Postpartum Bleeding9. Postpartum Incontinence Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted…

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(Amber) | Agnus Castus | Bistort | Dragons Blood | Goats Blood | Ivy berry | Lettuce seed | Mastic | Nutmeg | Rue seed | Tormentil | Water Lily root

Pills for Spermatorrhea
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Pills for Spermatorrhea Tradition: Western Source / Author: Lemery (Pharmacopeia Universal, Lemery, 1749) Preparation: Powder, and with Venice Turpentine, form pills Function: Astringent, clears Heat, strengthens the Kidneys Use: 1. Spermatorrhea2. Leukorrhea3. Diarrhea 4. Bleeding Dose: 1 scruple–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To PILLSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures

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(Nux Vomica) | Angelica | Burnt Deer Horn | Camphor | Dittany | Juniper berry | Myrrh | Saxifrage | Tormentil | Zedoary

Electuary of Eggs (Maximilian)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Electuarium de OvoOr, Electuarium Aurum OviElectuary of EggsOr, ‘The Golden Egg’ Tradition: Western Source / Author: Emperor Maximilian (Pharmacopoeia Augustana) Preparation: Blow the white out of new laid eggs, leaving the yolk, then fill the empty space with powdered Saffron (1 1⁄2–2 drams); close the holes with a piece of shell moistened with a little…

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