Trochisci ViperiniTroches of Vipers, also called Viperine Pastils, or Theriacal Pastils Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Of the body, Hearts and Livers of Vipers, dried in the Sun sufficient The Vipers are best caught in the Spring. Their heads are cut off, their skin removed as are their bowels, leaving…
Pyrrosia, Shi Wei 石韦 Shi Wei (TCM) Pyrrosia linguaLowe, E.J., Ferns [a history of Ferns]: British and exotic (1856-1860) Botanical name: Pyrrosia spp.A number of species are used: 1. P. lingua 2. P. sheareri 3. P. petiolosa 4. P. davidii 5. P. calvata 6. P. drakeana Parts used: Herb Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry. Bitter,…
Iberis, Bitter Candytuft Wild Candytuft, Rocket Candytuft, Annual Candytuft, Clown’s MustardQu Qu Hua 屈曲花 (TCM) Iberis amaraKops, J., Flora Batava (1800-1934) Botanical name: Iberis amara (syn. Thlaspi amarum, Crucifera iberis) Parts used: 1. Whole Herb in flower2. Seed (stronger, most used) Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Bitter Classification: Uses: 1. Clears Cold and Damp, Promotes…
Timeline of Traditional Medicine The following gives a point-form overview of the history of Traditional Medicine. It is intended to be brief and to allow people to see what was happening in different systems at a given time. Some of the sources for the information given are older sources and therefore certain dates or other…
Mauktika YuktaOr, Kamdudha RasPearl Compound Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Sara Sangraha Herb Name Mukta Pishti (Pearl) *Praval Pishti (Red Coral) *Muktashukti (Pearl shell) **Kapardika (Cowrie) **Shankha (Conch) **Shuddha Gairika (Red Earth) ***Guduchi satva (Tinospora) **** Latin MargaritaCorallum rubrumMater MargaritaCypraea spp. Terra RubraTinospora cordifiolia Amount equal parts * Pearl and Coral are used in Pishti…
3P. Masticatories & Sternutatories Masticatories are medicines chewed while Sternutatories are medicines used as snuff. Both help clear Phlegm from the head, the former via the salivary glands, the latter via the nasal passages. Masticatories Pyrethrum root Oregano Hyssop Watercress seed Stavesacre seed Black Pepper Mastic AngelicaMarjoramSageMustard seedNigellaCubebVinegar Sternutatories Pyrethrum…
Carlina, Carline Thistle Chameleon, Leucoacantha, Radix Heracanthae New Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563 Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578 (Illustration from «Bilder ur Nordens Flora», Carl Axel Magnus Lindman) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Carlina vulgaris, C. acaulis (Dwarf Carline Thistle) and related speciesBlack and White types were traditionally differentiated Parts used: Root, gathered in spring; rarely the herb Temperature & Taste:…
Pulvis ad Casus Minus Powder for Bruising Lesser Tradition: Western Source / Author: Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, 1615) Herb Name LaccaMyrrhArmenian Earth Latin Laccifer lacca Commiphora molmol Terra Armenius Amount 2 scruples ea.1 1⁄2 drams Preparation: Powder Function: Moves the Blood, clears Stasis Use: 1. Bruising2. Trauma Dose: 1 scruple–1 dram, taken with wine or some…
Infusion for Menopause (2) Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Ladies MantleSt. John’s wortBalmHawthorn leafSage Birch leafDandelion Latin Alchemilla vulgarisHypericum perforatumMelissa officinalisCrataegus monogynaSalvia officinalis Betula pendulaTaraxacum officinale Amount equal parts Preparation: Form a standard Infusion Function: Regulates Qi and Blood, clears Deficient Heat, calms the Nerves Use: Menopausal symptoms (Hot flushes, Night sweats, Restlessness,…
Embelia, Vidanga Vidanga, Viranga (Ayurveda)Vayvidankam (Siddha)Birang-e-Kabuli, Bao Birang (Unani)Byi tang ga བྱི་ཏང་ག (Tibetan)Xian Suan Qiang (TCM) Embelia ribesKirtikar & Basu, Indian medicinal plants, 1918 Embelia ribes(Photo by Dinesh Valke) (Wikimedia) Embelia fruit(Calcutta Unani College, Adam, 2019) Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION Botanical name: Embelia ribes, E. robusta Parts used: Dried Fruit; Seed; sometimes the…
Gan Cao Gan Jiang Fu Ling Bai Zhu Tang 甘草干将茯苓白术糖Licorice, Ginger, Poria and Atractylodes Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (c. 220 CE) Herb Name Gan Jiang (dried Ginger)Ren Shen (Ginseng)Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) Latin Zingiber officinalePanax ginsengAtractylodes macrocephala Glycyrrhiza uralensis honey-fried Amount 12 grams6…
S. Worms & Parasites Parasitic Worms and other Parasites, both internal and external, can cause numerous diseases. Typically, Worms are gastrointestinal, and may be associated with mild malnutrition. However, in tropical and third-world countries, various severe parasites which can prove fatal, are encountered. Pumpkin seed Nan Gua Zi Wild Carrot seed He Shi Quisqualis…
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