Habb e BadamPills of Almond Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Preparation: Powder, form pills of size 4. Function: Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough Use: 1. Persistent, recrudescent and dormant Cough;2. Clears Phlegm from the Lungs;3. Laryngitis4. Acute Sore Throat Dose: 2 pills, sucked twice daily. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To PILLSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify…
Confectio GaleniiConfection of Galen Tradition: Unani / Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) * Bitter Costus is generally regarded to be Inula racemosa. Costus root could also be used. Preparation: Powder all, and with twice the weight of Honey, form a Confection.If an Electuary was to be made, the sugar could be omitted and…
Pulvis ImpiguansPowder to Fatten Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue (Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764) Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) * Two version gave different proportions. The left column is from Mesue, the right from Pharmacopoeia Persica** The Cicer, Wheat and Barley are washed, then soaked in milk, then dried. The version in Pharmacopoeia Persica said to…
Powder for Gonorrhea Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764 Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, clears Damp Use: 1. Gonorrhea2. Spermatorrhea Dose: 1 dram before food with white wine. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Electuarium de ChalybeMajun FauladElectuary of Steel Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) * Cinnabar is washed with Lemon water** Datura seed is dry-fried*** Florum Nucum**** Nucis Stramonia may mean the green fruit pods of Datura Preparation: Form an Electuary according to art. It is stirred weekly and used after 6 months. Function: Clears…
Cakes of Pearl and Gold Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover, 1599 Preparation: Dissolve the Sugar in an appropriate water (Rose, Balm, Betony etc.) over a gentle heat, add the rest in powder, and form little cakes Function: Clears Wind and Heat, calms the Mind and Nerves, stops Spasms Use: 1. Epilepsy 2. Childhood Convulsions…
Powder for Uterine Pain Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Powder the herbs, then mix well with the Sugar Function: Moves the Blood, eases Pain Use: 1. Uterine Pain associated with Cold and Blood Stasis2. Dysmenorrhea associated with Cold and Blood Stasis Dose: 1 spoonful with wine Cautions: Not used during Pregnancy Modifications: 1….
Electuarium Regale Royal Electuary Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Form an Electuary according to Art: Dissolve the Sugar in Rose Water, add the beaten nuts, then the powdered spices, adding the Musk and Ambergris towards the end. Gold or Silver leaf was usually added. Function: Clears Heat, benefits Yin and Qi Use:…
Powder for Dysuria Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoea Wirtenbergica, 1785 Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, relieves Irritations, promotes Urination Use: 1. Dysuria;2. also for Hot-dry Cough Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Powder to Increase Milk Supply Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764 Preparation: Powder the herbs, then mix well with sugar Function: Increase Breast Milk Use: Poor Milk Supply. Useful to initiate and enhance Milk production following Labor. Dose: 2 drams with Honey Cautions: None noted Modifications: Comment: Since Ancient times, rock crystal…
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…
Powder for Epilepsy Tradition: Western Source / Author: Grulingus Preparation: Powder Function: Stops Wind, clears Damp and Phlegm Use: 1. Epilepsy2. May be used for similar Wind diseases Dose: 1 dram twice daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
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