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Nasturtium, Watercress

Nasturtium, Watercress Nasturtium Aquaticum; Classically called Sysimbrium Nasturtium aquaticumOrtus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 Hortus Eystettensis, 1613 Flora von Deutschland (14), Kohler, 1883 Botanical name: Nasturtium officinale (syn. N. aquaticum, Sisymbrium nasturtium) Parts used: Herb (preferably fresh); sometimes the Seed Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent Classifications: 3O. MASTICATORIES & STERNUTATORIES4f. SPLENETIC    4k. ARTHRITIC Uses: 1. Clears…

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Persica, Peach tree, Tao Ren PRO

Persica, Peach tree, Tao Ren 桃仁 Tao Ren (Peach kernel, TCM)Klung kham  ཀླུང་ཁམ་ (Tibet) Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 Dioscorides Materia Medica, Mathias, 1563 Icones Plantarum Medcio-oeconomico, Vietz, 1806 Botanical name: Prunus persica Parts used: Kernels; Flowers; Leaf; FruitThe twigs were occasionally used the same as the Leaves in the West. Temperature & Taste: Kernel: Neutral…

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Chicorium, Chicory PRO

Chicorium, Chicory Also called Succory, IntybusKasni (Unani) Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 Dioscorides Materia Medica, Mathias, 1563 Medical Botany, Woodville, 1810 Icones Plantarum Medcio-oeconomico, Vietz, 1800 Botanical name: Chicorium intybus Parts used: Root, Seed (of the Garden variety); Herb (of the Wild variety) Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry. BitterOpening, attenuates, cleanses Classification: 2A APERIENT.   2F. PURIFYING.  …

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Cockle shell, Wa Leng Zi

Arca, Cockle Shell, Wa Leng Zi 瓦楞子 Ark shell, Cockle shell, Concha StriataWa Leng Zi (TCM) One of the many species of Cockle-shellGeneral Conchology, Wood, 1815 Botanical name: Arca species: A. subcrenata A. granosa A. inflata Other species are also used. Parts used: Shell Temperature & Taste: Neutral. Salty Classifications: K. Move the BloodT. External…

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Vigna trilobata, Mudgaparni

Vigna trilobata, Mudgaparni Mudgaparni (Ayurveda)Kattuppayaru (Siddha) Vigna angularis(Artist Kawahara Keiga , supplied by Naturalis Biodiversity Center) (Wikimedia) Vigna angularis var. nipponensis(Photo by Qwert1234) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Vigna trilobata (syn. Dolichos trilobatus, Phaseolus trilobatus, P. trilobus)A number of Vigna species supply Mudgaparni (Khare):  1. V. trilobata  2. V. pilosa  3. V. angularis  4. V. umbellata  5….

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Special Medicine to Strengthen the Back

Special Medicine to Strengthen the Back Tradition: Western Source / Author: A Thousand Notable Things on Various Subjects, By Thomas Lupton, London, 1815 Herb Name White WinePith of an Oxes BackDatesCalendulaPlantainBetonyParsley rootFennel root Latin Vinum albaMedulla BosDiospyros lotusCalendula officinalisPlantago majusBetonica officinalisPetroselinum crispumFoeniculum vulgare Amount 1 quart1 quart2 oz. 2 handfuls ea. Preparation: Boil together until…

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Pennisetum, Rtsa ram pa PRO

Pennisetum, Rtsa ram pa རྩ་རམ་པ་ Rtsa ram pa (Tibet)Bai Cao 白草 (TCM) Pennisetum flaccidumPhoto by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Pennisetum flaccidum Parts used: Root (fine rootlets removed) Temperature & Taste: Cool. Sweet Classification: Uses: 1. Clears Heat, Resists Poison:-general for Poison and Toxicity-Scorpion poisoning; Sulphur poisoning-Lung heat Cough-also Thirst from excess Heat 2….

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Zheng Gu Shui

Zheng Gu Shui 正骨水 Correct [Heal] the Bone Water Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Yulin Drug Manufactory (Guangxi) Herb Name Zhang Nao (Camphor)San Qi (Notoginseng)Mu Dan Pi (Tree peony root) Jiang Xiang (Dalbergia wood) Liang Mian Zhen (Zanthoxylum)Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica)Hu Zhang (Bushy Knotweed) Qian Jin Ba (Mahogania)Menthol Latin CamphoraPanax pseudoginsengPaeonia suffruticosaDalbergia odoriferaZanthoxylum nitidum rootAngelica…

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Angelica sinensis, Dang Gui PRO

Angelica sinensis, Dang Gui 当归 Dang Gui (TCM)Lea g-yung (Tibet) A. polymorpha var. chinensis (=A. sinensis)Hooker, Icones Plantarum, 1891 Two different types of Dang Gui available on the Chinese Market. Left is the dried root with head and rootlets removed;Right is the whole root with head and rootlets and which has been lightly steamed with…

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Pills of Amber

Pilulae de SuccinoPills of Amber Tradition: Western Source / Author: Crato Herb Name White AmberMasticAloeTroches of AgaricRound Birthwort * Latin SuccinumPistacia lentiscusAloe veraTrochisci AgaricoAristolchia rotunda Amount 2 drams ea.5 drams1.5 drams0.5 drams * Some versions listed Long Birthwort Preparation: Form a Pill mass with Syrup of Wormwood or Betony, 1 dram making 7 Pills. Function:…

2T. GLUTINATE

2T. Glutinate These help to join Wounds and Ulcers to promote Healing                        Rose                       Marshmallow                       Horsetail                       Soloman’s Seal                       Gentian                       Pimpernel                       Agrimony                       Bugle                       St. John’s wort                       Pomegranate Rind                       Willow leaf                       Yarrow                       Cinquefoil                       Rupturewort                       Frankincense                       Sarcocolla                       Pitch                       Litharge                       Coral AloeMallowComfreyStrawberry leafBirthwortCentauryPlantainSelf HealVervainWintergreenOakBetonyTormentilKnotgrassMyrrhDragon’s BloodTurpentineCalamineEarthworm Western Classification 2. Secondary Facultiesa. Aperientsb. Attenuatersc. Inciding Medicinesd. Attenuaters of Congealed Bloode. Lenitivef….

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism Also called MyxedemaHashimoto’s disease also called Chronic Lymphocytic ThyroiditisAutoimmune Thyroiditis Hypothyroidism is a condition in which there is insufficient Thyroid hormone. As the Thyroid gland has a primary role in body metabolism, low thyroid function manifests as low metabolism. This manifests with mental and physical debility, sluggishness, retained fluid or obesity, constant desire to…

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