Powder to Cleanse the Sight Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder Function: Purges the Head and Eyes, opens Obstructions Use: 1. Eye disorders associated with excess Humors2. May be useful in early stages of Cataract, Floaters, Failing Eyesight etc. Dose: Take 1⁄2–1 dram with warm water or Wine of Rosemary Cautions: None noted…
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…
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
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…
Pulvis Contra RabiemPowder Against Rabies Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pirou Preparation: Gather the herbs around the full moon in Spring or Summer; dry, and powder. Some preferred to keep the herbs whole in small bags, ready to powder to when needed. Function: Clears Heat and Toxin, resists Infection Use: 1. Specific against Rabies infection…
Decoction for Diabetes from Heat Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Decoct in steeled water Function: Strengthens the Kidneys, Astringent Use: Diabetes associated with Heat Dose: a small cupful twice daily Comment: The medical term ‘Diabetes’ traditionally referred to excessive passing of Urine, so is not identical to the modern diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus….
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