Powder to Warm the Lungs Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name Bitter AlmondSugarFennel seed Latin Prunus amygdalus amaraSaccharumFoeniculum vulgare Amount 2 oz. ea.1 oz. Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Cold-Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Cold-type Cough2. Wheezing from excess Cold-Phlegm3. Chest Pain with congested Cold-Phlegm Dose: 1 dram with Syrup of…
Trochisci Absinthio MagnusGreater Troches of Wormwood Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name RoseWormwoodAniseedAgrimony dehydrated juiceAsarabaccaIndian SpikenardRhubarbCelery seedBitter AlmondMasticMace Latin Rosa gallicaArtemisia absinthumPimpinella anisumAgrimonia eupatoriaAsarum europeumNardostachys jatamansiRheum palmatumApium graveolensPrunus amygdalus amaraPistacia lentiscusMyristica fragrans Amount 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. Preparation: Powder and form Troches with sufficient clarified Chicory juice Function: Clears Heat,…
Antidote for the Liver and Chronic Cough Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Herb Name CostusSaffronAloesStoraxMyrrhBitter AlmondGentianWormwoodCyperus Bay berry *Black PepperParsley seedAniseedFenugreek Honey Latin Saussurea lappaCrocus sativusAloe spp.Styrax officinalisCommiphora molmolPrunus amygdalus amaraGentiana lutea Artemisia absinthumCyperus rotundusLaurus nobilisPiper nigrumPetroselinum crispumPimpinella anisumTrigonella foenum-graecumMel Amount 10 drams ea.Sufficient * Daphnidon coctarum, as listed…
Troches of Ten Things Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopeia Universal, Lemery, 1749 Herb Name AniseedAgrimony juiceAloesIndian leafAsarumWormwoodMacedonian ParsleySpikenardBitter AlmondMastic Latin Pimpinella anisumAgrimonia eupatoriaAloe spp.Cinnamonum tamalaAsarum europeumArtemisia absinthumPetroselinum macedonicumNardostachys jatamansiPrunus amygdalus amaraPistacia lentiscus Amount 1⁄2 oz. ea.2 drams 1 dram ea. Preparation: Powder, and with Wormwood juice, form Troches Function: Opens Obstructions Use: 1. Used…
Confection of Coriander and Almond Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Coriander seed Bitter Almond Latin Coriandrum sativumPrunus amygdalus amara Amount 2 parts1 part Preparation: Powder and with an equal weight of Sugar, form a confection Function: Benefits the Brain, strengthens Memory Use: 1. Poor Memory2. Mental deficiency Dose: 1⁄2 dram Cautions: None noted…
Electuarium de Baccis Lauri Electuary of Bayberries Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Zacharia (Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681) Herb Name RueSagapen Gum AmmoniacumBishop’s weed seed CuminSavoryCaraway seedParsley seedBitter AlmondLong PepperBlack PepperPennyroyalCalamusHyssopBay berriesCastoreum Latin Ruta graveolensFerula persicaDorema ammoniacumAmmi majusCuminum cyminumSatureja montanaCarum carviPetroselinum spp.Prunus amygdalus amaraPiper longumPiper nigrumMentha pulegiumAcorus calamusHyssopus officinalisLaurus nobilisCastoreum Amount 5 drams4 drams3 drams 2 drams…
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:…
Troches of Bdellium of Avicenna Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Avicenna Herb Name RoseBdelliumIndian SpikenardBitter AlmondCostusMyrrhMastic Latin Rosa gallica Commiphora mukul Nardostachys jatamansi Prunus amygdalus amara Saussurea lappa Commiphora molmol Pistacia lentiscus Amount 10 drams3 drams2 drams 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. Preparation: Dissolve Bdellium and Myrrh in wine, add the rest in…
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