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Peptic Powder

ByAdam Tate

Pulvis PepticusPeptic Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: 1. A version from Lazarus Riverius: Herb Name Coriander seed, preparedFennel seedAniseedCinnamon CloveSugar Latin Coriandrum sativum Foeniculum vulgare Pimpinella anisum Cinnamonum zeylanicum Eugenia caryophyllus Saccharum Amount 1⁄2 ounce 2 drams ea. 1⁄2 dram ea.18 drams 2. A more compound version from Pharmacopeia Extemporanea (Fuller, 1710): Herb Name…

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Pills of Lapis Lazuli1 Mesue

ByAdam Tate

Pilulae de Lapide LazuliPills of Lapis Lazuli Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name Lapis lazuli prepared *DodderPolypodyAgaric Scammony preparedBlack Hellebore prepared Rock saltCloveAniseedHiera Picra powder Latin Lapis AzureusCuscuta europeaPolypodium vulgareFomitopsis officinalisConvovulus scammonia Helleborus niger Sal GemEugenia caryophyllus Pimpinella anisum Hiera Picra Amount 5 drams 1 ounce ea. 2 1⁄2 drams ea. 1⁄2…

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Carminative Decoction (Pharmacopoea Dogmaticum Resititua)

ByAdam Tate

Carminative Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoea Dogmaticum Resititua, 1622 Herb Name Fennel rootThymePennyroyalMother of ThymeRaisin Fennel seedAniseedCarrot seedCuminCinnamonRosemary flowersCamomile Latin Foeniculum vulgareThymus vulgarisMentha pulegiumThymus serpillumVitis viniferaFoeniculum vulgarePimpinella anisumDaucus carrotaCuminum cyminumCinnamonum zeylanicum Rosmarinus officinalis Matricaria recutita Amount 1 oz. 1 handful ea.1 oz. 3 drams ea. 4 drams 2 pugils ea. Preparation: Bruise the…

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Powder Against Apoplexy (2) (Zwelfer)

ByAdam Tate

Species Contra Apoplexiam Powder Against Apoplexy (2) Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zwelfer (Corpus Pharmaceutico Chymico Medicum, 1697) Herb Name Doronicum rootPeony rootCostus rootRosemary flowerLavender flowerSiler Montane seedClove Basil seedPeony seedAniseed Coriander seedLesser CardamonCinnamonNutmegCloveCubebAloeswoodWhite AmberOil of Rose wood Latin Doronicum hookeriPeonia officinalisSaussurea lappaRosmarinus officinalisLavendula officinalisSiler montanumOcinum gratissimumPeonia officinalisPimpinella anisumCoriandrum sativumElettaria cardamomumCinnamonum zeylanicumMyristica fragransEugenia caryophyllusPiper cubeba…

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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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Infusion for Mixed Humors Compound (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Infusion for Mixed Humors Compound Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name TurbithScammonyBlack Hellebore,RhubarbYellow MyrobalanChebulic MyrobalanBlack MyrobalanAgaricGingerAniseedCinnamonMasticGum ArabicSiler Montane Latin Operculina turpethumConvovulus scammoniaHelleborus nigerRheum palmatumTerminalia chebula (yellow) Terminalia chebula Terminalia chebula (black)Fomitopsis officinalisZingiber officinalisPimpinella anisum Cinnamonum zeylanicumPistacia lentiscusAcacia arabicaSiler montanum Amount 1 scruple ea. 1 dram ea. 10 grains ea. Preparation: Beat; steep in…

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Troches of Annis (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

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…

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Confection for Melancholy of Galen

ByAdam Tate

Confection for Melancholy of Galen Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Herb Name AniseedParsley seedDodderHoney Latin Pimpinella anisumPetroselinum crispumCuscuta europeaMel Amount 1 oz.4 oz.3 dramssufficient Preparation: Powder and mix with honey. Function: Purges Melancholy Use: Melancholy Dose: 2 drams with water or wine Cautions: None noted Modifications:…

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Pills of Lapis Lazuli 2 Mesue

ByAdam Tate

Pilulae de Lapide LazuliPills of Lapis Lazuli (2) Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name Lapis lazuli prepared *CamphorAniseedCinnamon GingerMastic Latin Lapis AzureusCamphoraPimpinella anisumCinnamonum zeylanicumZingiber officinalisPistacia lentiscus Amount 1 dram 6 grains ea. Preparation: Powder and form pills with Sage juice Function: Purges Melancholy Use: Used as the main version of Pills of…

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Powder for the Liver

ByAdam Tate

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:…

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Expert Electuary of Catilinae

ByAdam Tate

Expert Electuary of Catilinae Tradition: Western Source / Author: Catilina (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Herb Name AniseedOrrisLaccaIndian SpikenardAloeswoodClove AgaricCarawayWild RueFennel seedLong BirthwortRound BirthwortCentaurySavory AmmiOreganoMasticRoseRhubarbGentianSquinanthMyrrhMint Latin Pimpinella anisumIris germanicaLaccifer laccaNardostachys jatamansiAquillaria agallochaEugenia caryophyllusFomitopsis officinalisCarum carvi Peganum harmalaFoeniculum vulgareAristolchia longaAristolchia rotundaCentaurium erythraeaSatureja montanaAmmi majusOreganum vulgarePistacia lentiscusRosa gallica Rheum palmatumGentiana luteaJuncus odoratusCommiphora molmolMentha arvensis…

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Electuary of Orchid (Diasatyrion) (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Diasatyrion Electuary of Orchid Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus (Antidotarium) Herb Name OrchisParsnip rootSea HollyIndia NutsPine nutPistachioCloveGingerAniseedRocket seedAsh tree keysCinnamonSkink tailNettle seedMuskHoney clarified Latin Orchis spp.Pastinaca sativaEryngium maritinumCocos nuciferaNux PineaPistachio verumEugenia caryophyllusZingiber officinalisPimpinella anisumEruca sativaFraxinus excelsiorCinnamonum zeylanicumScincusUrtica dioicaMoschusMel Amount 12 drams ea. 5 drams ea. 2 1⁄2 drams ea. 7 grains3 lbs….

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