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Althea, Marshmallow FREE

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Althaea, Marshmallow BismalvaKhatmi (Unani) New Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563 Fuchs, L., New Kreüterbuch, (1543)  Botanische wandplaten, 1904–1914 1. Longitudinal section showing dark cambium zone.  2, Longitudinal furrow.  3, Irregular cut pieces.  4, Cross-section showing wavy cortex, dark cambium zone and wood. Squibb’s Atlas of the Official Drugs, Mansfield, 1919 Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION…

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Confection to Assist Conception

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Confection to Assist Conception Tradition: Western Source / Author: Rondeletus Herb Name Aniseed confectedGalangalCinnamonLong PepperCitron peel Sugar Latin Pimpinella anisumAlpina officinarum Cinnamonum zeylanicum Piper longum Citrus medica Saccharum Amount 2 drams 3 drams ea. 1⁄2 scruple 1 dram6 oz. Preparation: Powder the herbs and mix with the sugar to form a confection Function: Warms the…

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Gan Cao Xie Xin Tang

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Gan Cao Xie Xin Tang  甘草瀉心湯Licorice Drain the Epigastrium Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discusion of Cold-induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) Herb Name Zhi Gan Cao (Licorice) friedBan Xia (Pinellia)Gan Jiang (Ginger)Huang Qin (Scutellaria)Huang Lian (Coptis)Ren Shen (Ginseng)Da Zao (Jujube) Latin Glycyrrhiza uralensis Pinellia ternataZingiberis officinalis Scutellaria baicalensisCoptis chinensisPanax ginsengZizyphus jujuba Amount 9–12 grams…

Nux Vomica, Ma Qian Zi PRO

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Nux Vomica, Ma Qian Zi 马钱子 Ma Qian Zi (TCM)Ko Byi La  ཀོ་བྱི་ལ  (Tibetan)Kapilu, Kakatinduka, Vishtinduk (Ayurveda)Azaraqi, Kuchla, Al-Muqsa (Unani)Azaraqi, Aishul-Ghurab (Arabic) Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 Hand-Atlas Medicinisch-Pharmaceutischer, 1884 Darstellung und Beschreibung Pharmacopoea Borussica, Berg, 1858 Pacakaged Nux Vomica as imported from India.A Manual of Organic Materia Medica and Pharmacognosy, Sayre, 1907 Above: Nux Vomica seedKrauterbuch, Lonitzer,…

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Styrax, Storax PRO

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Styrax, Storax, Su He Xiang 苏合香 Rosa MallasSu He Xiang (TCM)Salaras, Asl Labni (Unani) Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 Left: Styrax officinalis (ancient source); Center & Right: Liquidamber (modern source)Museum Museorum, Valentini, 1704 Styrax officinalisMedical Botany, Woodville, 1810 Liquidambar orientalis, the modern source of StoraxKöhler’s Medizinal-Pflanzen, 1897 Styrax officinalis(Photo by Davidbena) (Wikimedia) Liquidambar orientalis(Photo by Rohit…

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Melissa, Balm PRO

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Melissa, Balm Lemon Balm; Mountain Balm, Sweet BalmMelissophyllum, ApiastrumBillilotan (Unani) Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 Della Materia Medicinale, Andrea Valuassori, 1562 Kurtzes Handtbuchlein, Ryff, 1599 Melissa officinalisKoehler’s Medizinal Pflanzen, 1887 Melissa officinalis(Photo by Takács István) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Melissa officinalisA number of varieties were recognised: Parts used: Herb Temperature & Taste: Mildly Cool (usually classed as…

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Silver Bhasma

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Silver Bhasma Rajata Bhasma, Raupya Bhasma (Ayurveda)Dngul thal (Tibetan)Nuqra Kushta (Unani) Minerological name: Argentum Parts used: Prepared Silver Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry. Sour, SweetCopper Bhasma principally settles Kapha (Phlegm) and Vata (Wind) Constituents: Silver 67-96%, with admixtures of Al, Ca, phosphate, chloride and carbonate. Uses: 1. Clears Heat, Resists Poison:–Heat and Toxin affecting the …

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Phellinus, Sang Huang FREE

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Phellinus, Sang Huang 桑黄 Black Hoof MushroomSang Huang (‘Mulberry Yellow’), Sang Huang Ling Zhi  (TCM)Meshima (Japan)Phansomba (Ayurveda, used for Phellinus and Ganoderma species) Boletus igniarius (syn. Phellinus igniarius)Coloured Figures of English Fungi or Mushrooms (Sowerby, 1797–1809) Sang Huang from the Chengdu Medicine Market. (Adam, 2018) Phellinus igniarius, photo by George Chernilevsky (Wikimedia) Members CLICK HERE…

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Euphorbia dracunculoides, Satala PRO

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Euphorbia dracunculoides, Saptala Saptala (Ayurveda)Tillakada (Siddha)Thuhar (Unani) Botanical name: Euphorbia dracunculoides (syn. E. angustifolia) Parts used: Herb / Whole Plant Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent Uses: 1. Benefits Digestion, Promotes Stool:-indigestion, flatulence, phantom tumors (from wind)-mild laxative to keep the bowels regular; constipation-extract increases gastrointestinal motility-abdominal masses 2. Externally:-fruit is applied to remove Warts-Erysipelas…

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Powder for Stones

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Powder for Stones Tradition: Western Source / Author: Secrets of Art and Nature, John Wecker, London, 1660 Herb Name ElecampanePimpernel rootsAniseedFennel seedParsley seedJuniper berriesWhite Saxifrage seed Latin Inula helenium Pimpinella saxifraga Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Petroselinum crispum Juniperus communis Saxifraga alba Amount 1⁄2 oz. ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Damp, promotes Urine, resolves Stones Use:…

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Powder of Lord George of Elt (Gabelhover)

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Powder of Lord George of Elt Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover, 1599 Herb Name White AmberNettle seedParsley seedAlehoof seed Latin Succinum albaUrtica dioicaPetroselinum crispumGlechoma hederacea Amount 1 dram ea.2 drams Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Damp, promotes Urine, breaks Stones Use: Gravel and Stones Dose: Take a spoonful in the morning, and fast an hour…

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Pueraria montana, Ge Gen

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Pueraria montana, Ge Gen 葛根 Kudzu rootGe Gen (TCM) Pueraria montanaGartenflora [E. von Regel], vol. 45 (1896) Botanical name: Pueraria spp. P. montana (syn. P. lobata) P. lobata subsp. chinensis (syn. P. thomsonii) P. hirsuta Parts used: Root Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry. Sweet, Pungent. The fresh juice is Cold. Classifications: A. Clear Exterior Wind-Heat…

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