Pills for Asthma and Shortness of Breath Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Syrian Book of Medicine * Sulphur is best prepared for internal use. Flowers of Sulphur (sublimed Sulphur) can be used. Preparation: Powder, mix with Vinegar to a paste from which form pills the size of a (small) bean. Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, Stops…
Antidotum Aurelii Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Preparation: Powder the herbs and with sufficient honey (three times the weight), form an electuary. Function: Moves qi and blood, opens obstructions, clears Phlegm, promotes Urine, benefits the Liver, Stomach and Spleen Use: 1. Stomach pain2. Liver obstruction and pain3. Spleen obstruction…
Pilulae de OpopanacisPills of Opopanax Tradition: Wetsern, Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Preparation: Dissolve gums in warm water or Leek juice; the other ingredients are steeped in the juice of Oregano; then mix together to form Pills. Function: Clears Damp-Phlegm, settles Wind, stops Spasms Use: 1. Nervous diseases from Wind…
Electuary for Sadness and Worry Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) * Lapis Lazuli is prepared by being burnt and washed** Gallia here probably refers to Gallia Moschata, an aromatic compound of Musk. The versions of these we have now are much later than Galen, so perhaps…
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