Syrupus Fumaria MinusSyrup of Fumitory Lesser Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Decoct in 7 lbs water to the third part. Then with clarified Fumitory juice and Sugar, of each 2 lbs., boil to a Syrup. Function: Clears Heat, drains Damp, opens Obstructions, resolves Melancholy Use: 1. Herpes 2. Acne3. Eczema4. Psoriasis5. Swollen…
Electuary for Asthma Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Preparation: Powder; Mix with Mucilage of Psyllium, Linseed and Quince seed, and with syrup of Violet, form an Electuary Function: Clears Heat and Phlegm, strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Asthma 2. Cough from Heat3. Wheezing, Breathlessness…
Pilulae Angelicae,Pilulae Frankfurtii, or Aloes ViolatumAngelical Pills, Frankfurt Pills, or Aloes Violated Tradition: Western Source / Author: Grulingius Preparation: “Takes good Aloes and wash in the fresh juice of Violets, strain, and evaporate gently to the thickness of an extract. Dissolve the Aloes again in double their weight of fresh Violet juice, and again strain…
Pilulae Lucis Majores,or Pilulae OpticaePills to Clarify Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Powder and form pills with clarified Fennel juice. Function: Purges Phlegm and Melancholy from the Head, clears the Senses, Clarifies the Eyesight Use: 1. Poor or Failing Eyesight2. Floaters3. Blindness4. Nightblindness5. Eye pain6. Excess humors affecting the Head and Senses7….
Pilulae Sine Quibus‘Pills without which I would not be’ Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas * Aloe prepared with Rose juice Preparation: Beat the Scammony and Mastic apart, then add them to the other herbs and roots (except Aloes) which have been powdered together. Depurate about 4 oz. of the Juice of Fennel, and…
Troches for Pleurisy Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Preparation: Powder and form Troches with Linseed mucilage Function: Clears Phlegm and Heat, stops Cough, strengthen the Lungs Use: 1. Pleurisy with thick and foul Phlegm2. Cough from Heat and Phlegm Dose: 1 dram with Syrup of Violet Cautions:…
Infusion of Seven Flowers Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Book of Herbs, Lady Rosalind Northcote, 1903 Preparation: Prepare a standard infusion Function: clears Wind and Heat, calms the Mind and Nerves, promotes Rest Use: 1. Colds and Flu2. Insomnia, Sleeplessness3. Tension headache Dose: Drink a cupful hot and cover in bed to promote sweat…
Decoctum FructumDecoction of Fruit Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Decoct all except the Dates in sufficient water until one-third has evaporated, adding the cut Dates at the end. Function: Clears Heat and Phlegm, clears Irritation, stops Cough, Laxative Use: 1. clears Phlegm and Heat from the Lungs, good for Cough and Bronchitis;2. clears Phlegm…
Syrup for Asthma Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Decoct with a mild fire; strain and press. Add enough Sugar to form a syrup as thick as honey. Function: Strengthen the Lungs, clears Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Asthma 2. Chronic Bronchitis3. Cough and Wheezing Dose: Lick as often as required; or…
Victrix ThaumasticaMarvellous Conquereror Electuary to Conquer Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandri (Medici Graeci, 1541) * The texts lists Rosarum babilonicarum, Babylonian Rose** The source text lists Spodium, which most often intends Tabasheer; in any case, Tabasheer is a better option in this formula.*** The text lists Amyli (in the first instance where we…
Syrupus Hologagus FrankfurtiiSyrup to Purge all Humors of Frankfurt Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Decoct all the medicines to Safflower seed in suffficient water down to half, adding the Dodder and flowers at the end, infuse a short while, then strain and add the Senna, Black Hellebore, Colchicum, Agaric, Dodder, Ginger, Clove and Musk…
Syrupus Phthisicus,Or, Syrupus Helix ResumptivusOr, Syrupus ResumptivusSyrup Against Consumption,Or, Syrup of Snails Resumptive,Or, The Resumptive Syrup Tradition: Western Source / Author: Renodeus Preparation: The Snails are cleansed by removing their shells and organs, washing well, then cutting in pieces. Commonly, their heads and tails were cut off.Boil to 4 lbs., according to art, then clarify…
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