Powder for Hernia Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Antidotarie Chyrurgical, John Banister, 1589 Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, clears Wind, promotes Healing Use: 1. Hernia2. Aneurism3. Varicose veins Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Electuary for Back Pain Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) * Lapathi, as listed in the text, can refer to several species of Dock. Burdock seed would be a suitable choice in this case.** Celticae, listed in the text, probably refers to Celtic Spikenard Preparation: Powder and…
Syrupus de ArtemisiaSyrup of Mugwort Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopeia Augustana Preparation: Bruise the herbs, infuse for 24 hours in 14 pounds of water, then boil gently until half is gone. Strain and press well, then with 2 pounds each of Sugar and Honey, and 4 ounces of Vinegar (added towards the end) form…
Athanasia Magnus NicolaiAthanasia Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Antidotarium, Plantini, 1561) Preparation: Powder the herbs, powder the Coral, Amber and Hematite separately, then mix; with three times their weight of Honey, form an Electuary. Function: Astringes, stops Bleeding, moves the Qi, warms and clears Cold Use: Diseases with thin or viscid Phlegm“Watery…
Trochisci de LaccaTroches of Gum Lacca Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681 Preparation: Powder and form Troches with Decoction of Wormwood or juice or water of Agrimony Function: Opens Obstructions, Moves the Blood, Clears Phlegm and Heat, Promotes Urine Use: 1. Jaundice2. Abdominal Pain3. Abdominal Tumors or Fibrosis4. Fever associated with Obstruction5. Edema…
Tincture of Valerian Tincture of Valerian, or Lesser Sweating Tincture Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Latin Amount * Valerian Valeriana officinalis 6 oz. Salt of Tartar Potassium carbonate 1 oz. Preparation: Grind together in a hot Iron mortar, then put in a vessel, covering with Tartarised S.V. (or Brandy), 16 oz. Digest for…
Electuary for the Head Tradition: Western Source / Author: Lewis Preparation: Powder, and with Simple Syrup (or Honey) form an Electuary. Function: Clears Damp, regulates Qi, calms Wind, stops Spasms Use: 1. Epilepsy2. Convulsions 3. Vertigo4. Dizziness Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To ELECTUARIESBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Emmenagogue Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737) Preparation: Decoct; the same herbs may be decocted again the following day Function: Moves Qi and Blood, opens Obstructions, promotes Menstruation, eases Pain Use: 1. Amenorrhea 2. Dysmenorrhea3. Pre-menstrual symptoms Dose: taken over the course of the day Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to…
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