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Garuda 8 (Khyung lnga mchu sder can) (Tibetan Medicine)

Khyung lnga mchu sder can Garuda 8 Tradition: Tibetan Source / Author: Herb Name A ru ra (Chebulic Myrobalan)Ru rta (Costus)Shu dag nag po (Calamus)Gla rtsi (Musk) Bong nga nag po (Aconite)Li shi (Clove)Seng ldeng (Catechu)Sle tres (Tinospora) Latin Terminalia chebulaSaussurea lappaAcorus calamusMoschusAconitum feroxEugenia caryophyllus Acacia catechu Tinospora cordifolia Amount 100 grams60 grams70 grams10 grams…

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Electuary of Violet

Electuarium ViolarumElectuary of Violet Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Herb Name VioletSweet AlmondChicory seed Cucumber seedPumpkin seedCassia WoodTragacanthLicorice Latin Viola odorata Prunus amygdalus dulcisChicorium intybusCucumis sativusCucurbita pepoCinnamonum cassia Astragalus tragacanthGlycyrrhiza glabra Amount 10 drams ea.3 drams 5 drams ea. 1 dram ea. Preparation: Powder and form an Electuary with Sugar dissolved in…

Ulcers & Fistulas

Ulcers & Fistulas UlcerAn Ulcer is an open sore on the skin or mucosa which fails to heal. Ulcers are often associated with bacteria which hinders normal healing. Poor nutrition or chronic diseases may predispose to Ulcers.  In elderly and diabetic patients, Ulcers of the lower limbs are often caused by poor circulation. FistulaA Fistula…

Fossil Shells

Fossil Shells A number of different Fossil Shells have been known, some have been used in Traditional Medicine. A basic list of more common types includes:Anomite–GryphiteBuccinitesChamite–ClamConchitesDionite–VenusFossil Spirifer (Brachipod)Hysterolite, Lapis Hystericus–Acrospirifer (Brachipod) MuricitesMytelite–MuscleOstracite–OysterPectenite–ScallopPinnite–NakerSolenite–Razor shellTellinite–Limpet 1. Cochlites;  2. Buccinites;  3. Musculites, Myites (Aldrovani, Musaeum Metallicum) Fossil Bivalves (Fossil Spirifer)(Chengdu Medicine Market, 2016) 1. Muricites;  2. alternate Muricites; …

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Electuary to Promote Fertility (Wirtzung)

Electuary to Promote Fertility Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name MadderMugwortMintWormwoodFennel rootSquinanthMarjoramCalamusNepAniseedCloveBugloss flowerBalm flowersCyperus rootGalangalFennel AmeosSiler montaneCinnamonRaisin Latin Rubia tinctorumArtemisia vulgarisMentha arvensisArtemisia absinthumFoeniculum vulgareJuncus odoratusOreganum marjoranaAcorus calamusNepeta catariaPimpinella anisumEugenia caryophyllusAnchusa officinalisMelissa officinalisCyperus rotundusAlpina officinarumFoeniculum vulgareAmmi majus Siler montanumCinnamonum zeylanicumVitis vinifera Amount 1⁄2 handful ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 3 drams ea. 2 drams ea….

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Cimicifuga racemosa, Black Cohosh

Cimicifuga racemosa, Black Cohosh Black Snakeroot Cimicifuga racemosaThe Family Flora and Materia Medica Botanica, 1845 Cimicifuga racemosa(Photo by SB Johnny, edited) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Cimicifuga racemosa (syn. Actaea racemosa) Parts used: Dried root and rhizome Temperature & Taste: Neutral. Pungent, Bitter Classification: A. Clear Exterior Wind-Cold Uses: 1. Regulates Qi, Promotes Menstruation:-painful or delayed Menstruation;…

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Golden 5 (Gser mdog 5) (Tibetan Medicine)

Gser mdog lnga pa  གསེར་མདོག་ལྔ་པ། Golden 5 Tradition: Tibetan Source / Author: Herb Name A ru ra (Chebula, yellow) *Se bru (Pomegranate)Gser me (Herpetospermum)Brag zhun (Shilajit) Gar nag (Black Pig stool) Latin Terminalia chebulaPunica granatumHerpetospermumShilajit Porcus feces Amount 150 grams100 grams40 grams50 grams120 grams * Some sources list regular Chebula Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat…

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Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang

Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang 少腹逐瘀汤Drive Out Blood Stasis in the Lower Abdomen Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Correction of Errors Among Physicians (1830) Herb Name Xiao Hui Xiang (Fennel)Gan Jiang (dried Ginger)Rou Gui (Cinnamon bark)Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica)Chuan Xiong (Sichuan Lovage) Mo Yao (Myrrh) Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis) Pu Huang (Cattail pollen) Wu…

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Troches of Rose Greater (Mesue)

Trochisci Diarrhodon MagnusTroches of Rose Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name RoseAloeswoodMasticRoman WormwoodCinnamonSpikenardCassia WoodSquinanth Latin Rosa gallicaAquillaria agallochaPistacia lentiscusArtemisia ponticumCinnamonum zeylanicumNardostachys jatamansi Cinnamonum cassiaJuncus odoratus Amount 1⁄2 oz.2 drams1 1⁄2 drams 1 dram ea. Preparation: Powder and form Troches with white wine. Function: Clears Phlegm, moves Qi, eases Pain, benefits the…

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Die Da Wan

Die Da Wan 跌打丸 Trauma Pill Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Nationwide Collection of TCM Patent Formulas, 1962 Herb Name Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica) Chuan Xiong (Sichuan Lovage) Mo Yao (Myrrh) *Xue Jie (Dragons Blood)Tu Bie Chong (Eupolyphaga) Ru Xiang (Frankincense) *Ma Huang (Ephedra)Zi Ran Tong (Pyrite, prepared) ** Latin Angelica sinensisLigusticum chuanxiongCommiphora myrrhaDaemonorops dracoEupolyphaga…

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Troches Praised for Liver Hardness (Nicholas)

Troches Praised for Liver Hardness Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Medicamentorum Opus Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625 Herb Name Gum Ammoniac Saffron Latin Dorema ammoniacum Crocus sativus Amount 16 drams2 drams Preparation: Dissolve the gum in a little Vinegar, add the powdered Saffron and form Troches Function: Resolves hardness Use: 1. Hardness (sclerosis) of the Liver, Spleen…

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