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Powder for Urinary Retention

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Urinary Retention Tradition: Western Source / Author: Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, Renou, 1615) Herb Name Celery seedRadish seedMilium solisMadderParsley seedMacedonian ParsleyJuniper AmeosFennel seedSpikenardBitter AlmondAsarumMelon seedCantharide, head & legs removed Latin Apium graveolensRaphanus sativaLithospermum sppRubia tinctorumPetroselinum crispumPetroselinum macedonicumJuniperus communis Ammi majusFoeniculum vulgareNardostachys jatamansiPrunus amygdalus amaraAsarum europeumCitrullus vulgarisCantharis Amount 1⁄2 oz. ea. 1 dram ea.1 scruple…

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Troches for the Liver and Jaundice (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Troches for Liver and Jaundice Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus Herb Name Bitter AlmondAniseedWormwoodIndian Spikenard Latin Prunus amygdalus amara Pimpinella anisum Artemisia absinthum Nardostachys jatamansi Amount 2 drams 1 dram ea.1⁄2 dram Preparation: Powder; form troches with water Function: Opens Obstructions Use: 1. obstruction of the Liver2. Jaundice Dose: 1⁄2–1…

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Electuary of Bayberries (Electuarium de Baccis Lauri)

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium de Baccis Lauri Electuary of Bayberries Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Herb Name Sagapen Bishop’s weed seed CuminNigella seedLovage seedCaraway seedCarrot seedBitter AlmondLong PepperBlack PepperMarjoramWild MintCalamusBay berriesCastoreumRueOpopanax Latin Ferula persicaAmmi majusCuminum cyminumNigella sativaLevisticum officinaleCarum carvi Daucus carrotaPrunus amygdalus amaraPiper longumPiper nigrumOreganum marjoranaMentha sylvestrisAcorus calamusLaurus nobilisCastoreumRuta graveolensCommiphora guidottii Amount 4 drams 2 drams ea….

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Decoction of Maidenhair (Humain)

ByAdam Tate

Decoction of Maidenhair Tradition: Western Source / Author: Humain (De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) Herb Name Fresh MaidenhairHyssopBean peeledFennel seedAniseed Lettuce seedPurslane seedWhite Poppy seedSweet AlmondBitter AlmondBarley huskedMelon seedPumpkin seedMyrtle berry Gum Arabic toastedRaisinsDateFig Jujube Latin Adiantum capillus-venerisHyssopus officinaleFabaFoeniculum vulgarePimpinella anisumLactuosa sativaPortulaceae oleraceaPapaver somniferumPrunus amygdalus dulcisPrunus amygdalus amaraHordeum vulgareCitrullus vulgarisCucurbita pepo Myrtus communisAcacia arabicaVitis…

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Electuary for Asthma (2) (De morbis internis curandis, 1551)

ByAdam Tate

Electuary for Asthma Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Herb Name Licorice juiceHyssopMaidenhairCardamonBlack PepperBitter AlmondRound BirthwortNettle seedOrris SaltpeterWatercressRadish seed Latin Succus GlycyrrhizaHyssopus officinaleAdiantum capillus-venerisElettaria cardamomumPiper nigrum Prunus amygdalus amaraAristolchia spp.Urtica dioicaIris germanica Potassium nitrateNasturtium officinaleRaphanus sativa Amount 10 drams ea. 5 drams ea. Preparation: Powder and with sufficient Honey,…

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Powder for Edema (Wirtzung)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Edema Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name RhubarbAgrimonyBitter AlmondMadderCelery seed Latin Rheum palmatumAgrimonia eupatoriaPrunus amygdalus amaraRubia tinctorum Apium graveolens Amount 4 drams 2 drams ea.1⁄2 dram Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, opens Obstructions, promotes Urine Use: 1. Edema associated with Heat2. Gravel, Stones3. may be useful for early stage Kidney failure…

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Troches of Wormwood Greater

ByAdam Tate

Trochisci Absinthium MagnusTroches of Wormwood Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625 Herb Name WormwoodFennel seedAniseedRose Bitter AlmondAsarumSpikenardJuncus odoratusCelery seedRhubarbAgrimony juice Latin Artemisia absinthumFoeniculum vulgarePimpinella anisumRosa gallica Prunus amygdalus amaraAsarum europeumNardostachys jatamansiCymbopogon schoenanthusApium graveolens Rheum palmatumAgrimonia eupatoria Amount 3 drams ea. 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. Preparation: Powder and…

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Electuary of Pine Nuts (Looch de Pino) (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Looch de Pino Electuary of Pine Nuts Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name Pine nuts prepared *Bitter AlmondSweet Almonds parchedHazelnut Gum ArabicTragacanthLicoriceStarchMaidenhairOrrisHoney of RosesButter White SugarDateClarified Honey Latin Nux PineaPrunus amygdalus amaraPrunus amygdalus dulcisCorylus avellanaAcacia arabicaAstragalus tragacanthGlycyrrhiza glabraAmylumAdiantum capillus-venerisIris germanicaMel RosataButurumSaccharum albaDiospyros lotusMel Amount 15 drams1 1⁄2. oz. 2 drams ea.1818 3⁄4…

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Electuary for Asthma (1) (De Morbis internis curandis, 1551)

ByAdam Tate

Electuary for Asthma Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Herb Name Licorice juiceVioletBitter AlmondMarshmallow seedTragacanth Fennel seed Latin Succus GlycyrrhizaViola odorataPrunus amygdalus amara Althea officinalis Astragalus tragacanth Foeniculum vulgare Amount 10 drams ea. 3 drams ea. Preparation: Powder; Mix with Mucilage of Psyllium, Linseed and Quince seed, and with…

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Bitter Troches (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Trochisci Amarum Bitter Troches Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Herb Name Celery seedWormwoodBitter AlmondAniseed Latin Apium graveolens Artemisia absinthum Prunus amygdalus amara Pimpinella anisum Amount 1⁄2 ounce each Preparation: Troches are prepared by powdering, then mixing with Wormwood juice then press into disks or wafers.If made into…

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Troches of Capers Rootbark (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Troches of Capers Root-bark Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name Root bark of CapersSeeds of Agnus CastusGum AmmoniacNigella CalamintCalamusBitter AlmondWater Cress seedRound BirthwortRue Agrimony juice boiled thick Latin Capparis spinosaVitex agnus-castusDorema ammoniacumNigella sativaCalamintha officinalisAcorus calamusPrunus amygdalus amaraNasturtium officinaleAristolchia spp.Ruta graveolensAgrimonia eupatoria Amount 6 drams ea.1⁄2 oz. 1 dram ea. Preparation: Dissolve…

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Powder for Bruising (Wirtzung)

ByAdam Tate

Pulvis ad CasumPowder for Bruises Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Armenian EarthPomegranate flowerBitter AlmondDragons BloodMyrtle Latin Terra ArmeniusPunica granatumPrunus amygdalus amara Daemonorops dracoMyrtus communis Amount 1 dram each1⁄2 dram each Preparation: Powder Function: Moves the Blood, clears Stasis Use: 1. Bruising2. Trauma Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram, take with Plantain juice (or some other…

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