FORMULARY OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE Potions A Potion is a mixture, usually prepared as a dose. It may be a mixture prepared from a combination of Infusions, Decoctions, Wine, Syrups, Powders etc. Potion for Ascites Potion for Bruising Potion for Cancer Potion for Difficult Labor Potion for HematuriaPotion for Infertility Potion for Palpitation Potion for Schirrhus of…
FORMULARY OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE Vinegars Vinegars are extractions, infusion or tinctures prepared with vinegar rather than alcohol-water mixtures. There were a number of vinegar-based formulas used to prevent or cure Infectious Diseases including the Plague. Vinegar has the effect of cutting tough phlegm and also breaking down the protective coating on some bacteria. Simple Vinegars…
FORMULARY OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE Spirits Distilled Spirits are distilled off Herbs, as well as Animal and Mineral medicines. The advantage is that the qualities of the herbs are kept in a way that will keep. A distilled Spirit can keep indefinately. In Distillation, if Wine is used, the first third distilled off is kept as…
FORMULARY OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE Distilled Waters Distilled Waters are Waters distilled off Herbs. The advantage is that the qualities of the herbs are kept in a way that will keep. Whereas a decoction of a herb may last a few days, a distilled water can last 1–2 or more years. Distilled Waters are most suitable…
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