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Mastic, Mastic Gum FREE

Mastic, Mastic Gum Mastagi (Unani) Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578 Botanische wandplaten (1904–1914) Left: P. lentiscus    Right: P. terebinthusFlora von Deutschland (21), Kohler, 1885 Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION Botanical name: Pistachio lentiscus (syn. Lentiscus mastiches)Related species which have supplied Mastic or have been used as a substitute include P. terebinthus, P. cabulica (‘Roman…

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Powder to Strengthen in Pregnancy

Powder to Strengthen in Pregnancy Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Herb Name Ashwaganda (Withania)Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)Yastimadhu (Licorice) Latin Withania somniferumAsparagus racemosusGlycyrrhiza glabra Amount 10 grams 2 1⁄2 grams ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Strengthens the Kidneys, benefits Qi and Yin Use: 1. a tonic for Mother and Fetus during pregnancy2. Deficiency during Pregnancy Dose: 2 grams…

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Tincture for Throat Ulcers

Tincture for Throat Ulcers Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Cypress nutsCalamusSulphur viveburnt AlumRosePomegranate peelMasticFrankincensePyrethrumAlcohol (40–50%) Latin Cupressus semperviensAcorus calamusSulphuraAlum usta Rosa gallicaPunica granatumPistacia lentiscusBoswellia sacraAnacyclus pyrethrumAqua vitae Amount 1 dram ea. 12 oz. Preparation: Steep to form a tincture, strain and keep Function: Clears Heat, Phlegm and Toxin, promotes Healing Use: Applied…

3N. VULNERARY

3N. Vulnerary Vulnerary Medicines are those used for Trauma and Wounds including Bruising, Sprains, Strains, Dislocations and Fractures. Vulnerary medicines may be Anti-inflammatory, Blood moving, or otherwise promote Healing. The following Vulnerary Medicines can be used internally and topically. They are often best taken with Wine or Alcohol unless there is heat or bleeding, in…

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Triphera of the Saracens (Triphera Saracenica Magna)

Triphera Saracenica Magna Triphera of the Saracens Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name Chebulic MyrobalanBelleric MyrobalanEmblic MyrobalanBlack MyrobalanYellow MyrobalanCinnamon Black PepperWhite PepperLong PepperIndian leafIndian SpikenardCardamonGreater CardamonWatercressCyperus Celery seedAsh tree seedCloveRed BehenWhite BehenGingerNutmegMaceSesame seedSweet AlmondsBitter AlmondsAloeswoodRhubarbFennel seedMastic Clove Basil seedMintPersian Oregano Latin Terminalia chebulaTerminalia bellericaEmblica officinalisTerminalia chebula (black)Terminalia chebula (yellow) Cinnamonum zeylanicum…

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Troches for Cough (Wirtzung)

Troches of Cough Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Fennel seedCelery seedLicorice juiceMaidenhairSweet Almonds Latin Foeniculum vulgare Apium graveolens Succus Glycyrrhiza Adiantum capillus-veneris Prunus amygdalus dulcis Amount equal parts Preparation: Powder and form Troches with mucilage of Linseed Function: Clears Phlegm, stops Cough, Frees the Lungs Use: 1. Cough2. Bronchitis 3. Asthma Dose:…

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Iris, Dres ma PRO

Iris, Dres ma དྲེས་མ Dres ma (Tibetan)Cherachi (Ayurveda)Ku Men Yuan Wei (TCM) Iris bulleyanaW.R. Dykes, The genus Iris, (1912) Iris lacteaAnnales de flore et de pomone, (1817) Iris kemaonensisCurtis’s Botanical Magazine (1887) Iris bulleyana(Photo by peganum) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Iris spp.There are four types recognised in Tibetan Medicine: Mo dres  མོ་དྲེས  ‘Male’: Iris bulleyana, I….

Observations on Ginseng

Observations on Ginseng, 1680 This is an interesting short text as it gives a brief introduction to Ginseng along with the authors own personal experience in using it in Yorkshire, England, in the late ‘s. He notes its effectiveness in Consumption, Shortness of Breath, and for those weakened by long illness. The text contains several…

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Electuary of Bayberries (Zacharia)

Electuarium de Baccis Lauri Electuary of Bayberries Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Zacharia (Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681) Herb Name RueSagapen Gum AmmoniacumBishop’s weed seed CuminSavoryCaraway seedParsley seedBitter AlmondLong PepperBlack PepperPennyroyalCalamusHyssopBay berriesCastoreum Latin Ruta graveolensFerula persicaDorema ammoniacumAmmi majusCuminum cyminumSatureja montanaCarum carviPetroselinum spp.Prunus amygdalus amaraPiper longumPiper nigrumMentha pulegiumAcorus calamusHyssopus officinalisLaurus nobilisCastoreum Amount 5 drams4 drams3 drams 2 drams…

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Quinquefoliae, Cinquefoil FREE

Quinquefoliae, Cinquefoil Pentafillum, Five-leaved grass Herbarius latinus, Petri, 1485 Dioscorides Materia Medica, Ruellio, 1549 Flora von Deutschland (25), Kohler, 1886 Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION Botanical name: Potentilla reptans (syn. P. repens) Parts used: Herb in flower; Root Temperature & Taste: Temperate, very dry. Classifications: 2K. RESOLVENT.    2N. REPELLENT.    2T. GLUTINATE3C. ALEXIPHARMICS Uses:…

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Pongamia, Indian Beech

Pongamia, Indian Beech Karakja (Ayurveda)Karanj (Unani)Punkum verptdai (root-bark), Punkum Viththu (Seed) (Siddha)Jam Bras (Tibetan) Pongamia pinnataBlanco, Flora de Filipinas. (1875) Pongamia pinnata(Photo by Dr.jayan.d) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Pongamia pinnataSynonyms include P. glabra, P. mittis, Derris indica, Dalbergia arborea, Galedupa indica, Galedupa pinnata, Mellittia pinnata Parts used: Seed; Bark; less commonly the Leaf Temperature & Taste:…

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