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Powder of Happiness (Letificans)

ByAdam Tate

Pulvis Laetificans, or Electuarium Exhilarans Powder of Happiness Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Galen is often attributed to be the originator.This version taken from Nicholas Praepositus Herb Name Seeds of Clove-Basil *SaffronZedoaryGalangal Yellow Sandalwood **CloveCitron peel driedMace NutmegStorax CalamitaIvory shavingsAniseedThymeDodder of ThymePearls preparedDeer’s Heart-boneAmbergrisMuskCamphorGold leafSilver leaf Latin Ocinum sanctumCrocus sativusCurcuma zedoariaAlpina officinarumSantalum citrinumEugenia caryophyllusCitrus…

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Ambergris PRO

ByAdam Tate

Ambergris Ambra greceAmber Ash-hab (Unani) AmbergrisOrtus sanitatis, Cube, Johann von, 1491 Sperm WhaleMedical Zoology and Mineralogy, Stephendon, 1832 Ambergris, Skagway MuseumPhoto by Wmpearl, edited) (Wikimedia) Zoological name: waxy secretion from the Sperm Whale, Physeter spp. Parts used: Waxy secretion of the Sperm Whale“Grey coloured variety is considered best. Next in order of qulity are the…

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Temperate Cordial Powder of Gems

ByAdam Tate

Species de Gemmis Cordiales TemperateTemperate Cordial Powder of Gems Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name PearlRaw Silk, toastedRed CoralWhite CoralCinnamonCloveBone of a Stag’s HeartAngelica rootRed BehenWhite BehenAloeswoodTabasheerJacinthEmeraldSapphireSaffronGold leafSilver leafAmbergrisMusk Latin MargaritaSericii ustaCorallum rubrumCorallum albumCinnamonum zeylanicumEugenia caryophyllusOs Cordis CerviiAngelica archangelicaSalvia hemotodesCentaurea behenAquillaria agallochaBambusae silicaeHyacinthusSmaragdusSapphirusCrocus sativusAurumArgentumAmbre grisMoschus Amount 6 drams 2 drams ea. 1 1⁄2 drams…

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Ambergris FREE

ByAdam Tate

Ambergris Ambra greceAmber Ash-hab (Unani) Ortus sanitatis, Cube, Johann von, 1491 Ambergris, Skagway MuseumPhoto by Wmpearl, edited) (Wikimedia) Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION Zoological name: waxy secretion from the Sperm Whale, Physeter spp. Parts used: Waxy secretion of the Sperm Whale Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Aromatic, Sweet Uses: 1. Clears Cold, Moves…

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Aromatic Rose Compound Lesser (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Aromaticum Rosatum Minus Aromatic Rose Compound Lesser Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Herb Name RoseAloeswoodYellow SandalwoodCinnamonMasticAmbergrisMusk Latin Rosa gallicaAquillaria agallochaSantalum citrinumCinnamonum zeylanicum Pistacia lentiscus Ambre grisMoschus Amount 10 drams 2 drams ea.4 drams 1 dr., 1 scr.2 scruples1 scruple Preparation: Powder, and with Syrup of Rose, form a Confection Function: Strengthen the Stomach, move…

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Surgeon’s Musked Troches (Alipta Muscata) (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Trochisci Alipta MoschataThe Surgeon’s Musked Troches Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Praepositus Herb Name HypocistusLiquid StoraxBenzoinAloeswoodAmbergrisCamphorMusk Latin Cytinus hypocystisStyrax officinalisStyrax benzoinAquillaria agallochaAbre grisCamphoraMoschus Amount 3 oz.1 1⁄2 oz.1 oz.2 drams1 dram1⁄2 dram1⁄2 scruple Preparation: In the Dog Days (heat of Summer), blend the gums with Rose water or a little Almond oil until…

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Tincture of Life (Mynsichts)

ByAdam Tate

Tinctura VitaeTincture of Life Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mynsichts Herb Name Damask Rose waterOrange peelCitron peelRose MintBalmWhite SandalwoodCinnamonAloeswoodMaceCoriander seedAngelica seedAniseedFennel seedIndian SpikenardGalangalCloveLesser CardamomSaffron AmbergrisMusk Latin Aqua Rosa DamascenaCitrus aurantiumCitrus medicaRosa gallica Mentha arvensisMelissa officinalisSantalum albumCinnamonum zeylanicumAquillaria agallochaMyristica fragransCoriandrum sativumAngelica archangelicaPimpinella anisumFoeniculum vulgareNardostachys jatamansi Alpina officinarumEugenia caryophyllusElettaria cardamomumCrocus sativusAmbre grisMoschus Amount 4 lbs 1⁄2 oz. ea….

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Troches of Aloeswood (Trochisci Aquilaria) (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Trochisci Aquilaria Troches of Aloeswood Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name AloeswoodRoseMasticCinnamonCloveIndian SpikenardNutmeg Parsnip seedCardamonCubebGallia MoschataCitron peelMaceAmbergrisMusk Latin Aquillaria agallochaRosa gallicaPistacia lentiscusCinnamonum zeylanicumEugenia caryophyllusNardostachys jatamansiMyristica fragransPastinaca sativa Elettaria cardamomumPiper cubebaa compoundCitrus medicaMyristica fragransAmbre gris Moschus Amount 2 drams ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 1⁄2 scruple ea. Preparation: Powder and form, into Troches…

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Electuary of Gems (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium de GemmisElectuary of Gems Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name PearlSapphireHyacinth (yellow Zircon)CornelianGarnetEmeraldZedoaryDoronicumCitron peelMaceAmbergrisClove Basil seedAmberIvoryRed BehenWhite BehenCloveGingerLong PepperIndian SpikenardIndian leafSaffronGreater CardamonTroches of DiarrhodonAloeswoodCinnamonGalangalRound ZedoaryGold leafSilver leafMusk Latin MargaritaSapphirusHyacinthusSardusGranatusSmaragdusCurcuma zedoariaDoronicum hookeriCitrus medicaMyristica fragransAmbre grisOcinum gratissimumSuccinum EborisSalvia hemotodesCentaurea behenEugenia caryophyllusZingiber officinalisPiper longumNardostachys jatamansi Cinnamonum tamalaCrocus sativusAmomum subulatumTrochisci DiarrhodonAquillaria agallochaCinnamonum zeylanicumAlpina officinarumCurcuma aromaticaAurumArgentumMoschus…

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Electuary of Horehound Diaprassium

ByAdam Tate

DiaprassiumElectuary of Horehound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas (Luminare Majus, 1551) Herb Name HorehoundTragacanthPine nutSweet AlmondsPistachio DateFigRaisinsCinnamonCloveNutmegMaceAloeswoodGalangalZedoaryGingerIndian SpikenardLicoriceRhaponticumAnacardiumStorax MasticMyrrhGalbanumTerebinthOrrisRound BirthwortCaper root barkGentian Black PepperAniseedFennel seedDill seedMacedonian Parsley seedSaxifrage ColchicumOreganoHog FennelSquinanthCardamonWhite PepperCarawayLovageSwallow-wortBalsam herbPennyroyalDittanyCostusPellitorySavory BasilLong PepperAmomumWild ParsleyOrobusBalsam woodCassia WoodRed CoralIvoryBalsam fruitCretian CarrotMuskAmbergrisBone of a Stag’s Heart Latin Marrubium vulgareAstragalus tragacanthNux PineaPrunus amygdalus dulcisPistachio verumDiospyros lotus Ficus…

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Powder of Ambergris (Diambra) (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Diambra, Species de AmbraePowder for Ambergris Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name CinnamonDoronicumCloveMaceNutmegBay leafGalangalLong PepperYellow SandalwoodAloeswood GingerIndian SpikenardCardamonGrains of ParadiseAmbergrisMusk Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicumDoronicum hookeriEugenia caryophyllusMyristica fragransMyristica fragrans Laurus nobilisAlpina officinarumPiper longumSantalum citrinumAquillaria agallochaZingiber officinalisNardostachys jatamansiElettaria cardamomumAframomum meleguetaAmbre grisMoschus Amount 3 drams each 2 drams each1 1⁄2 drams 1 dram each1⁄2 dram Preparation:…

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Medicine to Defend the Base from all Danger

ByAdam Tate

Medicamen ex inventione nostra defendens basin ab omni periculoMedicine to Defend the Base from all Danger Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Herb Name Red CoralMaceBone of a Stag’s HeartAmbergrisPearlCrystalGold leafSilver leafIvoryRubySapphireHyacinth (Zircon)BalsamMuskRosemaryTabasheerSandalwoodCloveGalangalCalamus *CubebIndian SpikenardStaceorum barkCuttlefish bone BasilCardamonWhite PepperLong PepperBay berryPellitoryStoraxCalamusMagnetMyrrhThebane OpiumPeony seed *CamomileWild Sage (Lilifagus)MarjoramBalsamita **AmmiRound BirthwortDianthosSaffronAloeswoodWhite…

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