Powder for Loss of Appetite Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Moves Qi, Warms, clears Damp, benefits the Stomach Use: Poor Appetite Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
CyavanaprashCyavan’s Tonic Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Caraka Samhita Preparation: The herbs except Trikatu, Cardamon, Cinnamon and Saffron are boiled in 8 times their weight of water, down to one quarter. The fresh Emblic is stoned, then fried in Ghee and Sesame oil. The Jaggery is added to the strained decoction to form a syrup,…
Electuary of Socrates Electuarium SocratisMajun SoqratElectuary of Socrates Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Herb Name GentianLovagePeony seedBalsam Apple seedBay berryLong BirthwortAniseedCastoreumBalsam fruitBalsam wood Cassia WoodAsarumMasticDoronicumZerumbetCelery seedRocket seedOnion seedLeek seedAloesTurbith AloeswoodNutmegRhubarbCloveMace CardamomSpikenardSaffronSquill torrefiedZedoaryGarden Cress OreganoCinnamonRoseBalmLacca washedCyperusMahaleb Cherry kernelBlack MyrobalanEmblic MyrobalanBelleric Myrobalan Latin Gentiana luteaLevisticum officinalePaeonia officinalis Momordica balsaminaLaurus nobilisAristolchia longaPimpinella anisumCastoreumCommiphora opobalsamumCommiphora opobalsamumCinnamonum…
Electuarium DigherThe Great Electuary Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681 * The sources text listed Corticis exteriaris pistaciorum: the outer shells of Pistachio. This is unlikely in such a formula so we have listed Pistachio nuts.** This may refer to Laserpitium siler, the former name of Siler spp. It may also be Silphion….
Pulvis Cordiales, or Pulvis Cardiales MagnusCordial Powder,or Greater Cordial Powder Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Preparation: Form a powder, according to Art. The stones should be powdered, then levigated with Rose water, then dried and powdered. The herbs may all be powdered together, then the levigated stones are added. Finally, the Musk, Ambergris and…
Temperate Electuary for the Heart Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Avicenna * Note: doses given are rounded off from the Arab doses Preparation: Powder the herbs; powder the stones separately then add to the herbs. Add the Musk and Camphor at the end. It may be formed into Troches with Rose water, each weighing 1…
Letificans Conciliatoris Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Luminare Majus, 1549 * The juices are prepared by depurating. Preparation: Powder and form a confection with Sugar.The stones should be well levigated before use. Function: Moves Qi, Calms the Mind and Spirit, Benefits the Heart, promotes Happiness Use: 1. Sadness or Worry without cause2. Fearful3. Melancholy4….
Pilulae Pestilentes Pills for Pestilence Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Powder, and make a Pill mass with the Theriac Function: Opens Obstructions, moves Blood, clears Heat and Damp, purges excess Use: 1. Resists Infection during Epidemics including the Plague2. Benefits the Brain and improves Memory3. cleanses the Stomach and Bowels4. clears the Sight and…
Electuarium de OvoOr, Electuarium Aurum OviElectuary of EggsOr, ‘The Golden Egg’ Tradition: Western Source / Author: Emperor Maximilian (Pharmacopoeia Augustana) Preparation: Blow the white out of new laid eggs, leaving the yolk, then fill the empty space with powdered Saffron (1 1⁄2–2 drams); close the holes with a piece of shell moistened with a little…
Species Rosata NovellaNew Rose Powder Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Powder; some made it into a soft Electuary with Honey. Function: Benefits the Stomach, promotes Digestion, good for Heat and Dryness of Stomach, Heart, Lungs and Liver, strengthens Use: 1. Poor Digestion2. lack of Appetite3. Wind, Colic4. Nausea, Vomiting5. also very good…
Decoction for Back Pain and Kidney Stones Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen Preparation: Boil in 6 lbs. water down to half, strain Function: Warms the Kidneys, promotes Urine, Breaks Stones Use: 1. Cold-type Kidney pain2. Lower Back and Hip pain3. Gravel and Stones Dose: give half a bowlful Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to…
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….
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