Gastritis Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the Stomach and can be acute or chronic in nature. Symptoms include a gnawing or burning pain in the Stomach, indigestion, bloating, nausea, vomiting, or a feeling of fullness after eating. Gastritis can be acute or chronic. Acute Gastritis is usually relieved by medicines that clear…
Cucurbitas, Gourd Tukhm Kadu (Bottle Gourd seed) (Unani) Dioscorides Materia Medica, Mathias, 1563 Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578 Parkinson, Theatrum Botanicum, 1640 Botanical name: Various species from the Curcibitaceae, especially from the following 2 genus: 1. Cucurbitas spp., including varieties of C. pepo and C. maxima 2. Lagenaria: Lagenaria siceraria, L. vulgaris (Bottle or White Gourd; Sweet variety is…
Confection for all Stomach Diseases Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Herb Name MasticAloeswoodMyrrhCinnamonAniseedPistachio shell *Clove Indian SpikenardEyebrightRed CoralWhite CoralSugar Latin Pistacia lentiscusAquillaria agallochaCommiphora molmolCinnamonum zeylanicumPimpinella anisumPistachio verum Eugenia caryophyllusNardostachys jatamansiEuphrasia officinalisCorallum rubrumCorallum albumSaccharum Amount 5 drams ea. 3 drams ea. 1⁄2 oz. Together, equal to the above…
Infusion for Menopause Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wonders in Weeds, W. Smith, 1977 Herb Name Ladies MantleBlessed ThistleAgrimonyCinnamon Latin Alchemilla vulgarisCarduus benedictusAgrimonia eupatoriaCinnamonum zeylanicum Amount 1⁄2 oz. ea.2 drams Preparation: Cover with 2 pints of boiling water and stand until cold Function: Astringent, regulates Menstruation Use: Used for Menopause with Flooding Dose: Take a…
Powder for Edema Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name RhubarbAgrimonyBitter AlmondMadderCelery seed Latin Rheum palmatumAgrimonia eupatoriaPrunus amygdalus amaraRubia tinctorum Apium graveolens Amount 4 drams 2 drams ea.1⁄2 dram Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, opens Obstructions, promotes Urine Use: 1. Edema associated with Heat2. Gravel, Stones3. may be useful for early stage Kidney failure…
Syrupus de Althea Syrup of Marshmallow Tradition: Western Source / Author: Fernel Herb Name Marshmallow rootRed Chick peasCouch grass rootAsparagus rootLicorice RaisinsMarshmallow leafMallow leafPellitory of the WallBurnet SaxifragePlantainWhite MaidenhairBlack MaidenhairMelon seedGourd seedPumpkin seedCucumber seedChicory seedEndive seedLettuce seedPurslane seed Latin Althea officinalisCicer arietinumAgropyron repensAsparagus officinaleGlycyrrhiza glabraVitis vinifera Althea officinalisMalva sylvestrisParietaria diffusaPimpinella saxifragaPlantago majusAdiantum ruta-murariaAdiantum spp.Citrullus vulgarisLagenaria…
Rhamnus, Buckthorn Purging Buckthorn Kreutterbuch, Matthiolus, 1586 Koehler’s Medizinal Pflanzen, 1887 Botanical name: Rhamnus cathartica Parts used: Berries, fresh or dried; less commonly the Bark Temperature & Taste: Cold, dry: Bitter, Sour Uses: 1. Clears Heat, Promotes Stool:-chronic constipation, hemorrhoids, and irritation of the bowels and anus.-approved by Commission E for chronic constipation-suitable for…
Cyclamen, Sowbread Also called ArthanitaShajarah Maryam, Bukhur-I Maryam, Artanitha (Unani) New Kreuterbuch,Matthiolus, 1563 Kurtzes Handtbuchlein,Ryff, 1599 Kreutterbuch,Matthiolus, 1586 Japanese Herbal, 17th century(Welcome) Cyclamen hederifoliumAtlas des plantes de jardins, Klincksieck, 1896 Cyclamen persicum(Photo by Zeynel Cebeci) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Cyclamen spp.Several species have been used: C. hederifolium C. europaeum C. graecum C. persicum and others Parts…
Decoction for Asthma from Crass Humors Tradition: Western Source / Author: Hamech (De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) Herb Name Celery rootFennel rootAniseed rootLicoriceSweet AlmondsBitter AlmondsAniseedHyssop Mallow seedRaisinsJujubeFig Latin Apium graveolensFoeniculum vulgarePimpinella anisumGlycyrrhiza glabraPrunus amygdalus dulcisPrunus amygdalus amaraPimpinella anisumHyssopus officinaleMalva sylvestris Vitis viniferaZiziphus jujubaFicus carica Amount 6 aureos ea. *4 aureos * 4 drams ea….
Potassium Sulphate, Tartar Vitriolate Kali Sulphuricum, Arcanum Duplicatum, Sal Polycrestum; Specificum purgans, Nitrum fixum: Panacea holsatica Minerological name: Potassium Sulphate. K2SO4 Parts used: Prepared salt Temperature & Taste: Cold, dry. Uses: 1. Clears Heat, Resists Poison:-Burning Fever, Putrid Fever, Chronic Fever, Fever from Phlegm or Melancholy;-Measles and other Spotted Fevers; Plague-chronic Heat diseases, Consumption, Hectic…
Fungal Materia Medica Wall relief of a mushroom basket inTemple of Hathor, Dendera (Wikimedia) Fungi have been an integral part of Traditional Medicine for millennia. A wide variety of Mushrooms and Fungi species have been used, however from a medicinal point of view the most important group of this class are the Polypores. In recent…
Powder for Childhood Epilepsy Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius Herb Name Peony seedNutmegLavender flowersAmber Latin Peonia officinalis Myristica fragrans Lavendula officinalis Succinum Amount 1 1⁄2 drams 1⁄2 dram1 pugil2 scruples Preparation: Powder Function: Settles Wind, stops Spasm, calms the Mind and Nerves Use: 1. Childhood Epilepsy2. Childhood Convulsions not associated with Fever Dose: 1⁄2–1…
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