Consolida Consolida is derived from the Latin consolidare meaning ‘together make solid’.There are several types of Consolida. They are Vulnerary or ‘Wounds herbs’. Botanical name: Consolida Major: Comfrey Consolida Media: Bugle Consolida Minor: Daisy Consolida Regalis or Consilda Saracenica: Golden Rod Parts used: Herbs; Root Temperature & Taste: generally Temperate or slightly Cool, dry….
Treatment of Vertigo by Adam Tate Vertigo is traditionally classed as a Wind disease in Traditional Medicine. It is viewed as being related to abnormal activity of Qi which disorders the Brain and Nervous system to produce a feeling a giddiness or loss of balance. Wind (or erratic flow of Qi) can come with Heat,…
Powder for Incontinence Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid Herb Name Nagarmotha (Cyperus)Sumbul ut Teeb (Indian Spikenard)Ustukhuddus (Stoechas)Kundur (Frankincense)Post Kundur (Frankincense bark)Ballut (Acorns)Ballut (Acorn cups)Zeera Safaid (Cumin) Latin Cyperus rotundusNardostachys jatamansiLavendula stoechasBoswellia sacraBoswellia sacraQuercus spp. Quercus spp.Cuminum cyminum Amount equal parts Preparation: Powder Function: Regulates Qi, astringes to stop Leakage Use:…
Confection for all Diseases of the Eyes Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Magic of Kirani, King of Persia, and of Harpocration, Translated into English from a Copy found in private hand, 1685 Herb Name Juice of KnotgrassLicium Indicum *MyrrhSaffronFrankincenseOpium Black AcaciaWine Latin Polygonum aviculare Berberis indicumCommiphora molmolCrocus sativusBoswellia sacraOpium Acacia spp.Vinum Amount 6 oz….
CyavanaprashCyavan’s Tonic Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Caraka Samhita Herb Name Guduchi BhumiamalakiVidariKarchur (Zedoary)Ela (Cardamon)Musta (Cyperus)PunarnavaVamsa Lochana (Tabasheer)Gokshura (Tribulus)KantakariVasaBilvaDraksa (Raisin)Chedana (Sandalwood)PushkaramoolaBalaShatawariKesar (Saffron)Tvak (Cinnamon)Tamalapattra (Indian leaf)Satapusa (Fennel)Ashwagandha (Withania)TrikatuTriphalaMadhu (Honey)Taila (Sesame oil)GheeGur/JaggeryAmalaki (fresh Emblic) Latin Tinospora cordifolia Phyllanthus amarusPueraria tuberosa Curcuma zedoaria Elettaria cardamomum Cyperus rotundus Boerhaavia diffusa Bambusa arundinaceae Tribulus terrestris Solanum xanthocarpum Adhatoda vasica Aegle…
Consumption & Tuberculosis Consumption is the classic Yin-deficient Heat disease. In traditional theory, long-term heat has damaged the Yin and is now burning the fluids and tissues of the body. The body slowly wastes, becomes emaciated, with Night Sweats and fevers in the Afternoons, a withered look, dull eyes and a parched mouth. This describes…
Kitchari Kitchari means a mixture of Beans and Grains, usually Rice. Kitchari is nourishing and easy to digest and is therefore the best thing to use during any time of cleansing, according to Ayurveda. There are many variations, the following being especially good to detox the body in diseases like Rheumatism, chronic Liver or digestive…
Vyosadi Guggulu,or Vyoshadi Guggulu,or Navaka GugguluPill of Three Pungents with Guggulu Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Astangahrdaya Herb Name Sunthi (Ginger)Marica (Black Pepper)Pippali (Long Pepper)CitrakaMusta (Cyperus)Haritaki (Chebulic Myrobalan)Bibhitaki (Belleric MyrobalanAmalaki (Emblic Myrobalan)Vidanga (Embelia)Guggulu (Bdellium) purified Latin Zingiber officinalePiper nigrumPiper longumPlumbago zeylanicaCyperus rotundusTerminalia chebulaTerminalia belericaEmblica officinalisEmbelia ribesCommiphora wightii Amount 1 part ea.9 parts Preparation: Beat the…
Paeoniae lactiflora, Chinese Peony, Shao Yao 芍药 White Peony, Bai Shao 白芍Red Peony, Chi Shao 赤芍 P. lactifloraThe Botanical Register, Edwards & Lindley, 1815 Slices of wild, unsulphured White Peony Bai Shao (Adam, Chengdu Medicine Market, 2017) Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION Botanical name: TCM uses 2 types of herbaceous Peony, designated ‘Red’…
Liver Cancer There are several types of primary Liver Cancer Hepatocellular carcinoma–by far the most common Hepatoblastoma Hepatic Cholangiocarcinoma, etc. However, most Liver Cancer is due to Metastases from other organs. The Liver is a very common recipient of Metastasis. Symptoms Loss of appetite losing weight nausea, vomiting upper abdominal pain or discomfort weakness and…
Astringent Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764 Herb Name Armenian EarthMyrtleDragons BloodFrankincenseMasticRosePomegranate flowers Latin Terra Armenius Myrtus communis Daemonorops draco Boswellia sacra Pistacia lentiscus Rosa gallicaPunica granatum Amount 1 lb. 1⁄2 lb 4 oz. 1 oz. ea. 2 oz. ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Stops Leakage, Stops Bleeding Use: 1. Diarrhea, Dysentery2….
Aetites, Eagle Stone, Geode Lapis Aetites: ‘Stone with a Child’: Lapis Erodialis: Lapis Aquileius Hortus sanitatis, 1491 Ortus Sanitatis, Beck, 1517 Conradi Gesneri de Rerum Fossilium Lapidum et Gemmarum, 1565 Aldrovandi, Musaeum metallicum, 1648 Metallotheca Vaticana Opus Posthuman, 1719 Gemmarum et lapidum historia Tollius 1647 Minerological name: GeodePliny listed several varieties: Small, soft, African Eagle…
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