Diseases of the Kidney & Bladder Crooke, Mikrokosmographia, 1618 Western Tradition Bladder ColdSyrup of Betony SimpleSyrup of Betony CompoundSyrup of Two Opening RootsSyrup of Five Opening RootsGalangal Powder (Diagalanga) (Mesue)Electuary of Saffron (Diacurcuma) (Mesue)Philonium RomanumTriphera Minor (Triphera Phoenonis) (Mesue)Oil of RueOil of St. Johns wortOil of PepperOil of SpikenardOintment of Marshmallow Cardamon 10 (Sug smel…
Khyung Inga ཁྱུང་ལྔ།Garuda 5 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) * Latin Terminalia chebulaSaussurea lappaAcorus calamusMoschusAconitum ferox Amount 20 grams5 grams3 grams1 1⁄2 grams10 grams ** * Aconite is prepared before use. Some sources list Delphinium…
Cornus, Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Asciatica Cornelian CherryShan Zhu Yu (TCM) Addisonia, 1918 Cornus officinalis(Photo by Alpsdake) (Wikimedia) Cornus Shan Zhu Yu fruit(Adam, 2017) Botanical name: Cornus officinalisThe fruit of the Western Cornelian Cherry, C. mas, has been used similarly. It was listed as a astringent by Dioscorides for Diarrhea and Dysentery. In addition, the…
Amomum tsao-ko, Cao Guo 草果 Black CardamonCao Guo (TCM) Amomum Cao Guo(Adam, 2017) Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION Botanical name: Amomum tsao-ko (syn. A. hongtsaoko) Parts used: Fruit Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent Classification: J. Aromatics that Resolve Dampness Uses: 1. Moves the Qi, Warms the Stomach, Dries Damp: -epigastric and abdominal…
The Art of PhysickSection B. Of the 6 Non-Naturals1. Of the Ambient Air D. What Air is to be chosen to preserve sound Health? C. Such as Air as is neither too fat not thick, nor misty by reason of adjoining Lakes or Rivers; but thin and serene; neither over-hot, nor over-moist, nor over-cold, nor…
Portulaca, Purslane, Ma Chi Xian 马齿苋 Kulfa (Ayurveda)Kharfah, Kulfa (Unani)Ma Chi Xian (TCM) Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 New Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563 Thomé, Flora von Deutschland Österreich und der Schweiz, 1885 Botanical name: Portulaca oleraceaTwo types were differentiated: Garden with Broad leaves (best); Wild with Narrow leaves Parts used: Leaf, Seed Temperature & Taste: Cool, moist….
Lasunadi VatiGarlic Pills Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Vaidya Jivanam Herb Name Lasuna (Garlic)Sveta Jiraka (Cumin)Saindhava (Rock Salt)Gandhaka (Sulphur) purifiedSunthis (Ginger)Marica (Black Pepper)Pippali (Long Pepper)Hing (Asafetida) purifiedNimbu (Lemon juice) Latin Allium sativumCuminum cyminumSal petramSulphurZingiber officinalePiper nigrumPiper longumFerula foetidaCitrus limonum Amount 1 part ea.sufficient Preparation: Beat Garlic to a paste. Dry fry Rock Salt to remove…
Myrrh & Frankincense Ru Xiang (Frankincense) is a drug that activates blood circulation.Mo Yao (Myrrh) disperses blood stasis. It is also good to relieve pain,eliminate swelling and promote growth of new muscle. ThereforeRu Xiang and Mo Yao are always used simultaneouslyin the same prescription. (Li Shi Zhen) Gums by their signature have a close correspondence…
Benincasa Semen, Dong Gua Zi 冬瓜子 Winter Melon, Wax GourdDong Gua Zi (TCM) Revue horticole, serié 4, vol. 59: (1887) Botanical name: Benincasa hispida (syn. B. cerifera) Parts used: Seed Temperature & Taste: Cool, moist. Sweet Uses: 1. Clears Phlegm-Heat, Discharges Pus:-Phlegm-Heat Cough with thick, yellow Phlegm-Abscess with Pus formation in the Lungs or Intestines…
Decoction of Hyssop and Coltsfoot Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name HyssopColtsfootFigsRaisinsLicorice Latin Hyssopus officinale Tussilago farfara Ficus caricaVitis vinifera Glycyrrhiza glabra Amount 1 handful ea. 1 oz. ea. Preparation: Boil in Water until one-third is consumed Function: Clears Phlegm, strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough Use: 1. Cough2. Lung weakness Dose: a cupful…
Clerodendrum trichotomum, Chou Wu Tong 臭梧桐 Chou Wu Tong (TCM) Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, vol. 107 (1881) Clerodendrum trichotomum(Photo by Jean-Pol GRANDMONT) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Clerodendrum trichotomum (syn. Clerodendron)Other species used include C. bungei and C. fragrans Parts used: Leaf Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry. Pungent, Sweet, Bitter Classification: D. Clear Wind and Damp Uses: 1….
M. Medicines that Warm to Clear Cold Metabolic Stimulants, Digestives, Circulatory stimulants These medicines are metabolic stimulants. In general, they promote metabolism, increase circulation, enhance digestion, and increase bio-availability of medicines they are combined with. This class of medicines was said to increase Digestive Fire (Agni) in Ayurveda (Spleen Yang in TCM), and to digest…
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