Syrup for Excess Menstrual Bleeding Tradition: Western Source / Author: De Morbis Foeminis, Turner, 1686 Herb Name AgrimonyPlantainEndivePurslane Latin Agrimonia eupatoria Plantago majus Chicorium endiva Portulaceae oleracea Amount 1 oz. ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. Preparation: Decoct in water, strain, add Honey and form a syrup Function: Clears Heat, stops Bleeding Use: 1. Heat-type Excessive Menstrual…
Infusion for Consumption Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Raspberry leafAgrimonyBarberry bark Latin Rubus fructicosusidaeus Agrimonia eupatoria Berberis vulgaris Amount equal parts Preparation: Prepare a standard infusion with a heaped teaspoonful Function: Clears Heat, benefits Yin Use: Consumption Dose: a small cupful, sweetened with Honey, several times daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to…
Decoctum Fumariae CompositaDecoction of Fumitory CompoundOr, Decoction to be taken in May Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name FumitoryThymeChicoryAgrimonyWormwoodCeterachPolypodySennaLicorice Latin Fumaria officinalisThymus vulgarisChicorium intybusAgrimonia eupatoriaArtemisia absinthiumAsplenium ceterachPolypodium vulgareCassia acutifoliaGlycyrrhiza glabra Amount 2 handfuls 1 handful ea.1 oz.4 drams1 dram Preparation: Cover by 4 finger-breadths, then boil gently to half. Preferably decocted in Whey but…
Decoction for the Liver Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus (Medicamentorum Opus Nicolai Myrepsus 1625) Herb Name GentianGreater CardamonWormwoodCostusAgrimonyBitter AlmondsBlack PepperAniseed Latin Gentiana luteaAmomum subulatum Artemisia absinthum Saussurea lappa Agrimonia eupatoria Prunus amygdalus amara Piper nigrumPimpinella anisum Amount 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. Preparation: Decoction Function: Open Obstruction, Clears Liver Heat…
Decoction of Figwort Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Figwort rootAgrimonyChina root Latin Scrophularia nodosa Agrimonia eupatoria Smilax glabra Amount equal parts Preparation: Infuse in water overnight, enough to cover by 4 finger-breadths, then boil briefly, leave sit for 10 minutes, and strain. Function: Clears Heat and Toxin, resolves Swellings Use: 1. Scrofula 2….
Syrupus Cassiae CompositumSyrup of Senna Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name BarleyEndiveChicoryAgrimonyMaidenhairHart’s TongueFern rootCelery rootFennel rootAsparagus rootPrune CurrantWinter CherryWindweedMelon seedGourd seedPumpkin seedCucumber seedSafflower seedPolypody rootEndive seedChicory seedLicoriceBorage flowerBugloss flowerViolet flower Latin Hordeum vulgareChicorium endivaChicorium intybusAgrimonia eupatoriaAdiantum capillus-venerisAsplenium scolopendriumFilicis spp. Apium graveolensFoeniculum vulgareAsparagus officinalePrunus domesticaRibes nigrumPhysalis alkekengiConvolvulus spp.Citrullus vulgarisLagenaria vulgarisCucurbita pepoCucumis sativusCarthamus tinctoriusPolypodium vulgareChicorium…
Powder for Incontinence Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764 Herb Name Chicken Gizzard skin prepared Agrimony Latin Galli Stomachichum Corium Agrimonia eupatoria Amount 1⁄2 oz. 1 oz. Preparation: Powder Function: Stops Leakage Use: Incontinence Dose: 1 dram with wine Cautions: None noted Modifications: Unless encapsulated, this would not doubt do well with…
Decoction for the Gall Bladder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Consultationes ac responsiones medicae, Thomas Mermann, Franz Ignaz Thiermairo, 1675 Herb Name Chicory rootAgrimonyMaidenhairWormwood Latin Chicorium intybus Agrimonia eupatoria Adiantum capillus-veneris Artemisia absinthum Amount 1⁄2 oz. 1 pugil ea. Preparation: Decoct, strain and add Syrup of Two Roots, 2 oz. Function: Opens the Liver and…
Troches of Annis Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Medicamentorum Opus Nicolai Myrepsus 1625 Herb Name AniseedRoseFennel seedRhubarbLicorice juiceJuncus odoratus flowerLacca MasticIndian SpikenardAgrimonyCassia WoodAsarumWormwoodTabasheer Latin Pimpinella anisumRosa gallicaFoeniculum vulgareRheum palmatumSuccus GlycyrrhizaCymbopogon schoenanthusLaccifer lacca Pistacia lentiscusNardostachys jatamansiAgrimonia eupatoriaCinnamonum cassiaAsarum europeumArtemisia absinthumBambusae silicae Amount 7 drams ea.1 dram 3 drams ea. 2 drams ea. Preparation: Powder; form…
Powder for the Liver Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name GentianAmomumWormwoodCostusAgrimonyBitter AlmondBlack PepperAniseed Latin Gentiana luteaAmomum subulatumArtemisia absinthumSaussurea lappaAgrimonia eupatoriaPrunus amygdalus amaraPiper nigrumPimpinella anisum Amount 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Liver Heat, opens Obstructions Use: Heat, Inflammation or Pain of the Liver and Gall Bladder Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions:…
Decoction for Hepatitis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Model Botanic Guide to Health, Fox, 1916 Herb Name Juniper berriesAgrimonyCleaversYarrowCentauryDandelion root Latin Juniperus communis Agrimonia eupatoria Galium aparine Achillea millefolium Centaurium erythraea Taraxacum officinale Amount 2 oz. 1 oz ea. Preparation: Decoct in 5 pints down to 2 pints. Add a teaspoonful of Cayenne powder Function:…
Decoction of Dandelion Tradition: Western Source / Author: Model Botanic Guide to Health, Fox, 1916 Herb Name Dandelion rootTurmericBarberry barkAgrimonyPoplar bark Latin Taraxacum officinale Curcuma longa Berberis vulgaris Agrimonia eupatoria Poplar nigra Amount 2 oz. 1 oz. ea. Preparation: Add to 5 pints water and boil half an hour. Strain, let cool, and clarify. Then…
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