Cooling Electuary of Musk Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Rhazes (De Causis Accidentium, Maimonides) Herb Name RoseTabasheerCoriander seedAmberPearlMusk Latin Rosa gallicaBambusae silicaeCoriandrum sativumSuccinumMargaritaMoschus Amount 6 parts ea. 3 parts1 part Preparation: Dissolve Sugar in sour apple juice, boil until like honey; add the above in powder Function: Strengthens the Heart without Heating Use: 1….
Pulvis Cordis RefrigeransPowder to Cool the Heart Tradition: Western Source / Author: Augustana Herb Name Bugloss flowerBorage flowerBalmRed SandalwoodWhite SandalwoodYellow SandalwoodRose Citron peelSorrel seedAloeswoodCloveGarnetJacinthSapphireCarnelianEmeraldDoronicumRed BehenWhite BehenAmber Bone of a Stag’s HeartPearlRed CoralWhite CoralTabasheer (‘Spodium’)Saffron CamphorMusk Latin Lycopsis arvensisBorago officinalisMelissa officinalisPterocarpus santalinusSantalum albumSantalum citrinumRosa gallica Citrus medicaRumex acetosaAquillaria agallochaEugenia caryophyllusGranatumHyacinthusSapphirus SardinusSmaragdusDoronicum hookeriSalvia hemotodesCentaurea behenSuccinumOs Cordis CerviiMargaritaCorallum…
Pilulae de BdellioPills of Bdellium Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name BdelliumBelleric MyrobalanEmblic MyrobalanBlack MyrobalanPearlFlakes of Iron *Leek seedChoncula Veneris burnt **Coral burntAmber Latin Commiphora mukulTerminalia bellericaEmblica officinalisTerminalia chebula (black)MargaritaFerrumAllium porrumConcha ustaCorallum ustaSuccinum Amount 10 drams 5 drams ea.4 drams 3 drams ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. * Flakes of Iron possible refers…
Powder to Warm the Heart Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name MasticCinnamonBasilWild BasilMintMarjoramLong PepperPearlRed CoralAmberBurnt SilkRed BehenWhite BehenIndian SpikenardChebulic Myrobalan Latin Pistacia lentiscusCinnamonum zeylanicumOcinum basilicumOcinum sanctumMentha sppOreganum marjoranaPiper longumMargaritaCorallum rubrumSuccinumSericumSalvia hemotodesCentaurea behenNardostachys jatamansiTerminalia chebula Amount 1 dram ea. 1⁄2 dram ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Warms the Heart and Stomach, moves the Blood, regulates…
Temperate Electuary for the Heart Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Avicenna Herb Name PearlAmberRed CoralSilkBurnt River CrabOx TongueGold filingsBasil seedBalm seedRed BehenWhite BehenAloeswoodArmenian StoneLapis lazuli preparedMasticCassia WoodCinnamonSaffronCardamonGreater CardamonCubebDodder of ThymeStoechasZedoaryDoronicumEndiveCucumber seedMannaRoseMuskCamphorIndian SpikenardIndian leaf Latin MargaritaSuccinumCorallum rubrumSericum Cancer ustaPicris echiodesAurumOcinum basilicumMelissa officinalisSalvia hemotodesCentaurea behenAquillaria agallochaLapis ArmeniusLapis Azureus praeparataPistacia lentiscusCinnamonum cassiaCinnamonum zeylanicumCrocus sativusElettaria cardamomumAmomum subulatumPiper cubebaCuscuta europeaLavendula…
Powder for Excess Menstruation Tradition: Western Source / Author: Serapion (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name HematiteDragon’s BloodAmberRed CoralAlumPomegranate flowerArmenian EarthSealed EarthPurslane seed Latin HaematitumDaemonorops dracoSuccinumCorallum rubrumAlumenPunica granatumTerra ArmeniusTerra SigillataPortulaceae oleracea Amount equal parts Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding Use: 1. Excess Menstruation2. Uterine Bleeding3. May be used for other…
Powder for Gravel of Dr. Maghenbuch Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover, 1599 Herb Name Ashes of Grape vinesSponge stonesJew’s stoneAmber Cinnamon Latin Vitis vinifera ustaLapis SpongiaLapis JudaicusSuccinumCinnamonum zeylanicum Amount 1⁄2 lb. 1 oz. ea.1⁄2 oz.2 drams Preparation: Powder Function: Promotes Urine, clears Damp, resolves Stones Use: Gravel and Stones Dose: To half ounce of…
Pills for Uterine Ulcers Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737) Herb Name BdelliumMyrrhFrankincenseSarcocollaStoraxChebulic MyrobalanAmber Red Coral Latin Commiphora mukulCommiphora molmolBoswellia sacraAstragalus sarcocollaStyrax officinalisTerminalia chebulaSuccinum Corallum rubrum Amount 2 drams 1 dram ea. 1⁄2 dram ea. 2 scruples Preparation: Powder, and with Syrup of Poppy, form a Pill mass Function: Moves Blood, cleanses,…
Letificans Conciliatoris Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Luminare Majus, 1549 Herb Name Sweet Apple juice *Bugloss juice *DoronicumCitron peel BorageRoseRed BehenWhite BehenRed CoralIvoryTabasheerMace Gallia MoschataAmberBone of a Stag’s HeartRed SandalwoodBasil seedMyrtle leafBalmCoriander seedCinnamonGalangalZedoaryIndian SpikenardAloeswoodSaffronChebulic MyrobalanBelleric MyrobalanEmblic MyrobalanBlack MyrobalanYellow Myrobalan EmeraldJacinth (Zircon)SardonyxSapphireGarnetGoldSilverPearlAmbergrisCamphorMusk Latin Malus spp.Anchusa officinalisDoronicum hookeriCitrus medicaBorago officinalisRosa gallicaSalvia hemotodesCentaurea behenCorallum rubrumEborisBambusae silicaeMyristica fragrans…
Powder for After-pains Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Compleat Midwives Practice Enlarged, Pechy, 1698from the Midwife to the Queen of France Herb Name Comfrey rootPeach kernelsNutmegAmberAmbergris Latin Symphytum officinalePrunus persicaMyristica fragransSuccinum Ambre gris Amount 1 dram2 scruples each1⁄2 dram1⁄2 scruple Preparation: Powder Function: Moves the Blood, eases Pain Use: 1. Postpartum Childbirth.2. Restores Uterus…
Pills for Spermatorrhea Tradition: Western Source / Author: Lemery (Pharmacopeia Universal, Lemery, 1749) Herb Name BistortTormentilWater Lily rootIvy berryLettuce seedRue seedAgnus CastusAmberGoats BloodMasticDragons BloodNutmeg Latin Polygonum bistortaPotentilla tormentillaNymphea albaHedera helixLactuosa sativa Ruta graveolensVitex agnus-castusSuccinumCapra sanguisPistacia lentiscusDaemonorops dracoMyristica fragrans Amount 1⁄2 dram ea. Preparation: Powder, and with Venice Turpentine, form pills Function: Astringent, clears Heat, strengthens…
Trochisci de Succino, or Trochisci de Carabe, or Trochisci de ElectroQurs Kahruba (Unani)Troches of Amber Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name AmberBurnt Deer hornBurnt Gum ArabicBurnt Red CoralGum TragacanthAcaciaMasticHypocistusPomegranate flowersLacca washedBlack Poppy seed toastedFrankincenseSaffronOpium Latin SuccinumCornu Cervii UstaAcacia arabica Corallum Rubrum Astragalus tragacanth Acacia spp.Pistacia lentiscus Cytinus hypocistus Punica granatum Laccifer lacca…
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