Glossary of Modern Medical Terms

Glossary of Modern Medical Terms adaptogen –adapts towards homeostasis–increases resistance to physical, environmental and mental stress–increases sense of well-being. –some work by enhancing immunityalterative –traditionally used in the sense of a blood cleanser.–restores proper functioning of cleansing organs (liver, bowels, kidneys, skin)analgesic –relieves pain.antiarthritic–relieves or treats joint inflammationantibacterial –kills bacteria. –some may work by enhancing…

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Tilia, Linden FREE

Tilia, Linden Lime flower, Tile tree, Tilia Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 New Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563 Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578 Atlas der officinellen pflanzen, Felix, 1899 Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION Botanical name: Tilia europaalso T. vulgaris, T. cordata (Winter Linden),  T. platyphylla (Summer Linden), T. intermedia and T. americana.Male and Female types were listed…

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Electuary of Nux Vomica (Majun Azaraqi)

Majun AzaraqiElectuary of Nux Vomica Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Herb Name Kuchla (Nux Vomica) *Gaozaban (Hyssop) Kateera (Tragacanth)Maghz Chilghoza (Pine nut) Narjeel (Sea Coconut)Ustukhuddus (Stoechas)Amla (Emblic Myrobalan)Khurd (Cardamon)Haleela Siyah (Black Myrobalan)Sandal safed (Sandalwood) Shaqaqul (Wild Parsnip)Zaranbad (Zedoary)Ood Hindi (Aloeswood) Qaranfal (Clove) Asl (Honey) Latin Strychnos nux vomicaHyssopus officinalisAstragallus gummiferaPinus gerardianaLodoicea maldivicaLavandula stoechasEmblica officinalis Elettaria cardamomumTerminelia chebulaSantalum…

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‘Plaster of the Jew of Steten’

‘Plaster of the Jew of Steten’ Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover, 1599 Herb Name Marshmallow rootLily rootLinseedFenugreekBean mealMallow Squill Latin Althea officinalisLilium candidumLinium usitatissimumTrigonella foenum-graecumVicia faba Malva sylvestrisScilla maritima Amount 1 oz. ea. Preparation: Beat them and boil in Goat’s milk until thick. Add Oil of Mastic and Oil of Quince, of each 1…

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Bo Ying Compound

Bo Ying Compound of Eu Yan Sang (Hong Kong). This is the most famous brand but there are various other similar products made by other manufacturers. This is packaged in a tin box containing small vials of very fine Powder. Bao Ying Dan 保婴丹Bo Ying Compound or Protect the Children Special Pills Tradition: TCM Source /…

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Pills of Seeds (Unani)

Pills of Seeds Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid Herb Name Tukhm e Karafs (Celery seed)Mu (Spignel)Balchar (Valerian)Tukhm e Gajar (Carrot seed)Karafs e Kohi (Parsley seed)Abhal (Savin)Asaroon (Asarum)Nankhwah (Ammi)Badiyan (Fennel seed)Sumbul ut Teeb) SpikenardBadam Talkh (Bitter Almond)Kharpaza (Melon kernel)Ushaq (Gum Ammoniacum) Latin Apium graveolensMeum asthmaticumValeriana officinalisDaucus carrotaPetroselinum crispumJuniperus sabinaAsarum europeumTrachyspermum ammiFoeniculum…

Contrayerva, Dorstenia

Contrayerva, the Counterpoison Two types of ContrayervaA Complete History of Drugs, Pomet, London, 1748 Icones Plantarum Medcio-oeconomico, Vietz, 1800 Medical Botany, Stephenson & Churchill, 1831 Medical Botany, Woodville, Hooker, 1832 Dorstenia contrajerva(Photo by Michael Wolf) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Dorstenia contrayerva (syn. D. contrajerva)A number of different types were known and used.Four distinct plants were listed…

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Codonopsis convolvulacea, Snyi ba PRO

Codonopsis convolvulacea, Snyi ba སྙི་བ་ Snyi ba (Tibet)Ji Dang Shen (TCM) Codonopsis convolvulaceaCurtis, W., Botanical Magazine (1908) Flower of Codonopsis convolvulacea(Photo by Ping an Chang) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Codonopsis spp.There are 2 main types of this medicine: C. convolvulacea C. macrocalyx Parts used: Root. Occasionally the flower and seed Temperature & Taste: Neutral/Warm. Sweet, slightly…

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Powder for Gonorrhea from Heat (Nicholas)

Powder for Gonorrhea from Heat Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name Lettuce seedCannabis seedRue seed Latin Lactuosa sativa Cannabis sativa Ruta graveolens Amount 3 1⁄2 drams3 drams1 1⁄2 drams Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, Astringent, resists Poison Use: 1. Gonorrhea2. Spermatorrhea associated with Heat Dose: 1…

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Anisodus, Thang phrom nag po PRO

Anisodus, Thang phrom nag po ཐང་ཕྲོམ་ནག་པོ་ Thang phrom nag po (Tibet)Zang Qie (A. tanguiticus, TCM)Sai Lang Dang (A. luridus, TCM)San Fen San (A. acutangulus, TCM) Anisodus luridusLink, J.H.F., Otto, F., Icones plantarum selectarum (1828) Anisodus tanguticusPhoto by BIO341prj (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Anisodus spp: A. tanguticus (syn. Scopolia tangutica) (Tibet) A. luridus (Nepal) A. acutangulus In…

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Tincture Against Schirrus of the Spleen

Tinctura in Schirro LienisTincture Against Schirrus of the Spleen Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mylius Herb Name WormwoodOreganoRueHyssopSt. John’s wortCalamintSpikenardTamariskBalmMallowPennyroyalAniseedCaraway seedFennel seedDodderBenzoin Latin Artemisia absinthumOreganum vulgareRuta graveolensHyssopus officinaleHypericum perforatumCalamintha officinalisNardostachys jatamansi Tamarix gallicaMelissa officinalisMalva sylvestris Mentha pulegiumPimpinella anisumCarum carvi Foeniculum vulgareCuscuta europea Styrax benzoin Amount 1 handful ea. 1⁄2 handful3 drams Preparation: Mix and form…

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Powder for Vomiting from Heat

Powder for Vomiting from Heat Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545 Herb Name FrankincenseAcornSumac Latin Boswellia sacra Quercus spp. Rhus parviflora Amount 3 drams ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Clear Stomach Heat, stops Vomiting Use: Vomiting from Stomach Heat Dose: 1 scruple–1⁄2 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack…

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