Oil for the Ears Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Bitter Almond oilInfused Oil of Rue Latin Oleum Prunus amygdalus amara Oleum Rutae Amount equal parts Preparation: Mix Function: Opens Obstructions, relieves Pain, benefits the Senses Use: 1. Earache2. Acute Deafness Dose: 2–3 drops dropped into the ear warm Cautions: None noted Modifications:…
Prunus mume, Wu Mei 乌梅 Wu Mei (TCM) von Siebold, P. &, J. Zuccarini Flora Japonica, Sectio Prima (Tafelband), 1870 Prunus mume Wu Mei (Adam, 2017) Botanical name: Prunus mume Parts used: Fruit, almost ripe and baked until blackened Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Sour (has both dry and moistening qualities) Classification: Astringent Uses: 1….
Perilla Folium, Perilla leaf, Zi Su Ye 紫苏叶 Perilla leafZi Su Ye (TCM) Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, vol. 50 (1823) Perilla frutescens(Photo by Dalgial) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Perilla frutescens Parts used: Leaf Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent Classification: A. Clear Exterior Wind-Cold Uses: 1. Clears Wind-Cold, Resists Poison: -Cold, Flu with Cough-acute Cough with Cold-Phlegm-Fish…
Alpinia oxyphylla, Yi Zhi Ren 益智仁 Black Cardamon, Bitter-seeded Cardamon, Sharp-leaved GalangalYi Zhi Ren (TCM) Alpinia oxyphylla(Photo by 阿橋 HQ) (Wikimedia) Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION Botanical name: Alpinia oxyphylla Parts used: Fruit kernels (shell removed) Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent Classification: N. Tonify Yang Uses: 1. Warms the Kidneys, Astringes Essence:-frequent,…
Aqua ApoplecticaApoplectic Water (Spirit) Tradition: Western Source / Author: Sennertus Herb Name Lily of the Valley flowerLavender CubebCinnamonMaceNutmegGalangalMistletoePeony root Latin Convallaria majalisLavendula officinalisPiper cubebaCinnamonum zeylanicumMyristica fragransMyristica fragransAlpina officinarumViscum albaPaeonia officinalis Amount sufficient 1⁄2 oz. ea. 6 drams ea. Preparation: Steep a sufficient amount of Lilly of the Valley flowers in 6 lbs. of the Rhenish…
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San 參苓白術散Ginseng, Poria and Atractylodes Powder Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang) Herb Name Ren Shen (Ginseng)Bai Zhu (Atractylodes)Fu Ling (Poria)Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)Shan Yao (Chinese Yam)Bai Bian Dou (Hyacinth bean)Lian Zi (Lotus seed)Yi Yi…
Regimen of HealthThe Second ChapterOn the Regimen of the Sick in General when aPhysician cannot be Found or when thePhysician Available is Deficient and his Knowledge is not to be Trusted The sages have already observed that the practice of medicine is most necessary for man, especially for the people of the cities which abound…
Decoction Against Vomiting Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name WormwoodMintRoseGalangalCloveNutmegQuince fruit dried Latin Artemisia absinthumMentha arvensisRosa gallicaAlpina officinarumEugenia caryophyllusMyristica fragransCydonia oblonga Amount 1⁄2 handful ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. Preparation: Prepare a standard Decoction Function: regulates Qi, clears Damp, regulates the Stomach Use: 1. Nausea, Vomiting. 2. Stomach disorders associated with Cold, Damp and…
Decoction of Hyssop Tradition: Western Source / Author: Andrezeos (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Herb Name HyssopAgaricOrrisLicoriceSquinanthPeonyAsarabaccaRound BirthwortGum AmmoniacumFennel seedStoechas juice concentrateHorehound juice concentrateLacca Latin Hyssopus officinale Fomitopsis officinalis Iris germanica Glycyrrhiza glabra Juncus odoratus Paeonia officinalis Asarum europeum Aristolchia spp. Dorema ammoniacum Foeniculum vulgare Lavendula stoechas Marrubium vulgare Laccifer lacca Amount…
Syrup of Maidenhair Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name MaidenhairLicorice Latin Adiantum capillus-venerisGlycyrrhiza glabra Amount 5 oz. 2 oz. Preparation: Steep a day in 4 lbs of warm water. After gentle boiling, straining, and pressing, make a syrup with 1 1⁄2 lbs. of fine sugar or Honey (which is better). Function: Strengthens and opens…
Wind Diseases Wind is of the Air Element, is moving by natural, and tends to be erratic. In the body is disrupts nervous function and causes irregularities in body function. Wind is either Internal or External. External Wind manifests as acute conditions like Cold and Flu and is dealt with elsewhere. Internal Wind is synonymous…
Fossil Crab Metallotheca Vaticana, Mercati, 1719 Fossil Crab, Gesner, De Rerum fossilium, 1565 History: The Chinese Pen Tsao Kang Mu listed Fossil Crabs to promote Labor and cleanse the Afterbirth. It was said to Induce Miscarriage.. It is also regarded as Alexipharmic, used for Mineral, Metal and Vegetable Poisons. The finely levigated powder was applied…
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