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Electuary of Reschidi (Unani)

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Electuarium ReschidiElectuary of Reschidi Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Herb Name Hyacinth (Zircon) *Mace SaffronWhite Sugar Latin HyacinthusMyristica fragrans Crocus sativus Saccharum alba Amount 5 parts ea.3 parts100 parts * the texts lists Rubini Hyacinthini, Ruby-colored Hyacinth (Zircon) Preparation: Dissolve the Sugar in Rose water, heat gently to the thickness of honey…

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Ardisia, Zi Jin Niu PRO

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Ardisia, Zi Jin Niu 紫金牛 Zi Jin Niu, Ai Di Cha (TCM) Nakai, T., Trees and shrubs indigenous in Japan proper [Dai Nihon jumokushi] (1935-1951) Ardisia japonica (Photo by Kenraiz) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Ardisia japonica Parts used: Whole Herb Temperature & Taste: Neutral. Bitter, Pungent Classifications: Q. Stop Cough and Wheezing Uses: 1. Clears Phlegm,…

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Fu Zi Tang

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Fu Zi Tang 附子汤Prepared Aconite Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220 Herb Name Zhi Fu Zi (Processed Aconite)Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) Ren Shen (Ginseng)Fu Ling (Poria) Bai Shao Yao (White Peony) Latin Aconitum carmichaeliAtractylodes macrocephalaPanax ginsengPoria cocos Paeonia lactiflora Amount 9–12 grams12 grams6 grams 9 grams…

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Powder for Epilepsy (Quincy)

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Powder for Epilepsy Tradition: Western Source / Author: Quincy (A Complete English Dispensatory, John Quincy, 1782) Herb Name Wild Valerian root Peony root Latin Valeriana sylvestris Paeonia officinalis Amount equal parts Preparation: Powder Function: Regulates Qi, stops Wind, clears Phlegm and Damp, calms Spasms Use: 1. Epilepsy2. Convulsions3. other Wind diseases Dose: 1 scruple–1 dram…

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Viola, Violet PRO

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Viola, Violet Banafsha (Unani)Zi Hua Di Ding  紫花地丁 (TCM)Sngo Rta Rmig  སྔོ་ རྟ་རྨིག་ (Tibet) Gart der Gesundheit, Cuba, 1485 Herbarius latinus, Petri, ‘ Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 V. odorataKurtzes Handtbuchlein, Ryff, 1599 V. odorataPlantæ Utiliores, Burnett & Burnett, 1842 V. biflora (used in Tibetan Medicine)Lindman, C.A.M., Bilder ur Nordens Flora (1922) Botanical name: Viola spp.:…

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Heart, Cordis

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Heart, Cordis Zoological name: Various animal Hearts have been used: Chicken Sheep /Pig / Calf etc. Yak (Tibet) Parts used: 1. Fresh Heart in Decoction2. Dried and prepared Heart3. Tincture (prepared from the dried Heart)4. Distilled Water or Spirit Temperature & Taste: Neutral. Sweet, salty Classification: Uses: 1. Strengthens the Heart:–Heart weaknerss-Palpitations or Arrhythmias from…

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Goat Blood, Capra Sanguinis

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Goat Blood, Capra Sanguinis Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 Zoological name: Capra hircus and related species Parts used: Dried Blood Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Salty Classifications: 3F. LITHONTRIPTIC Uses: 1. Clears Damp, Promotes Urine, Breaks Stones:-Edema, Dysuria-Gravel, Stones (considered Specific)-Arthritis 2. Moves the Blood, Eases Pain:-Trauma, Bruising-Salt of the Blood was given to ease pain…

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Douche for Uterine Cancer (1)

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Douche for Uterine Cancer (1) Tradition: Western Source / Author: Culpeper’s Directory for Midwives, 1662 Herb Name Plantain juiceNightshade juicePurslane juiceMucilage of FleabaneOil of Roses Latin Plantago majus Solanum nigrum Portulaceae oleracea Conyza spp Oleum Rosatum Amount 2 oz. ea. 1 oz. 3 oz. Preparation: Traditionally it was mixed in a leaden mortar. It may…

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Indian Electuary Lesser (Mesue)

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Electuarium Indum Minus Indian Electuary Lesser Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name TurbithSugarMaceClovePepperGingerCinnamonGreater CardamonNutmegScammony prepared Latin Operculina turpethumSaccharumMyristica fragransEugenia caryophyllusPiper nigrum Zingiber officinalisCinnamonum zeylanicumAmomum subulatumMyristica fragransConvovulus scammonia Amount 7 drams ea. 12 drams Preparation: Powder and with 2 lbs., 3 oz., 3 drams of clarified Honey, form an Electuary. Function: Purges Phlegm…

Eupatorium cannabinum, Hemp Agrimony

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Eupatorium cannabinum, Hemp Agrimony Hemp Eupatorium, Water Hemp Eupatorium cannabinumEnglish Botany, Sowerby, 1804 Eupatorium cannabinum(Photo by Rosser1954) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Eupatorium cannabinumIn TCM, Eupatorium Pei Lan is used (E. fortunei and others). It is similar in taste and appearance, and likewise contains similar alkaloids. NOTE: The name Eupatorium was classically used for Agrimony; Eupatorium was…

Papaver Semen, Poppy seed PRO

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Papaver Semen, Poppy seed Khas Khas (Ayurveda)Kacakaca (Siddha)Tukhm-e-khashkash (Unani)Ying Zi Su Mi (TCM) Herbarius latinus, Petri, 1485 Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 Atlas der officinellen pflanzen, Felix, 1899 Botanische wandplaten, 1904–1914 Botanical name: Papaver spp.P. somniferum is the Opium Poppy Parts used: Seed“The best and safest kind of Poppy is the White Poppy”. (Avicenna) Temperature &…

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Infusion for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Infusion for Rheumatoid Arthritis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name AgrimonyNettleBirch leafCelery seedRosehip Latin Agrimonia eupatoria Urtica dioicaBetula pendula Apium graveolens Rosa canina Amount 2 parts ea. 1 part ea. Preparation: Prepare a standard infusion Function: Clears Wind and Damp, relieves Pain Use: 1. Rheumatoid Arthritis2. other types of Arthritis associated with Wind and…

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