Powder of Maximillian for Gravel Tradition: Western Source / Author: Emperor Maximillian (Gabelhover, 1599) Herb Name NutmegJuniper berryBay berryMedlar kernelsBurnt Deer horn Latin Myristica fragrans Juniperus communis Laurus nobilis Mespilus germanica Cornu Cervi Amount equal parts Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Damp, promotes Urine, resolves Stones Use: 1. Gravel2. Stones3. Edema Dose: 1–2 drams in wine,…
Powder for Vomiting of Blood Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Serapion (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name Gum ArabicAmberCorianderRed CoralTabasheerRosePurslane seedPomegranate flowerStarch Burnt Deer hornGum Acacia washedArmenian EarthSealed EarthAlum Latin Acacia arabicaSuccinumCoriandrum sativumCorallum rubrumBambusae silicaeRosa gallicaPortulaceae oleraceaPunica granatumAmylum Cornu CerviiAcacia spp.Terra ArmeniusTerra SigillataAlumen Amount 15 drams 10 drams ea. 8 drams…
Burnt Deer Horn Burnt Harts HornSha ru (Tibetan) Dioscorides Materia Medica, Mathias, 1563 Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 A vendor selling whole and sliced Deer horn of various grades. (Chengdu, 2009) Zoological name: Cervus spp.A number of Deer species have been used, the main sources in TCM are: 1. C. nippon (Sika Deer) 2. C. elaphus…
Confectio de Hyacintho Confection of Hyacinth Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Herb Name Jacinth (Zircon)Red CoralArmenian EarthLemnian EarthKermes (Chermes)TormentilDittany rootCitron seedSorrel seedPurslane seedSaffronMyrrhRoseRed SandalwoodWhite SandalwoodYellow SandalwoodBone of a Stag’s HeartBurnt Deer hornIvoryEmeraldTopazSapphirePearlSilkGold leafSilver leafCamphorMuskAmbergris Latin HyacinthusCorallum rubrumTerra ArmeniusTerra LemniaQuercus cocciferaPotentilla tormentillaDictamnus albusCitrus medicaRumex acetosaPortulaceae oleraceaCrocus sativusCommiphora molmolRosa gallicaPterocarpus santalinusSantalum albumSantalum citrinumOs Cordis CerviiCornu Cervi…
Powder to Strengthen the Womb Tradition: Western Source / Author: Culpeper’s Directory for Midwives Herb Name Burnt Deer hornBay berryMyrrh Latin Cornu CerviiLaurus nobilisCommiphora molmol Amount 1 dram ea.1⁄2 dram Preparation: Powder Function: Warms and strengthens the Kidneys and Uterus Use: 1. Uterine Prolapse2. Leukorrhea associated with Kidney weakness3. Uterine Bleeding associated with Kidney deficiency4….
Trochisci de Terra Lemna, or Trochisci de Terra Sigillata Troches of Earth of Lemnos, or Troches of Sealed Earth Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name Lemnian EarthArmenian EarthGum AcaciaGum Arabic toastedHypocistusDragon’s BloodStarch RoseRose antheraHematiteRed CoralAmberPomegranate flowersTabasheerPurslane seed toastedFrankincenseBurnt Deer HornCypress nutsSaffronBlack Poppy seedTragacanthPearlOpium Latin Terra LemniaTerra ArmeniusAcacia senegalAcacia arabicaCytinus hypocistusDaemonorops dracoAmylum Rosa…
Powder for Bad Breath from Rotting Teeth Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545 Herb Name WormwoodRueIvoryBurnt Deer HornCitron burnt*Aloe CamphorMasticSage Latin Artemisia absinthumRuta graveolensEborisCornu Cervii AdustiCitrus medica Aloe spp.CamphoraPistacia lentiscusSalvia officinalis Amount 2 scruples ea.1 scruple5 grains2 drams1 dram * The text lists Mali persici, Persian Apple. This was…
Powder for Menstrual Flux Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name Burnt Egg shellsBurnt Deer hornAmberDill seed Latin Calyx UstaCornu Cervii ustaSuccinumAnethum graveolens Amount 2 drams ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Stops Bleeding Use: Excess Menstruation Dose: 1⁄2 dram with water Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack…
Powder of Plantain Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Austriaco, 1729 Herb Name Licorice juiceSealed EarthRed EarthPlantain rootBistortTormentilCrocus Martis astringensBurnt Deer hornPomegranate peelHematite preparedOrange peel NutmegSagePomegranate flowersMistletoeRed Coral preparedPlantain seedStag’s pizzleChickens Gizzard preparedCloveDragon’s BloodHypocistus Latin Succus GlycyrrhizaTerra SigillataTerra rubraPlantago majusPolygonum bistortaPotentilla tormentillaRed Ferric oxideCornu Cervii ustaPunica granatumHaematitum Citrus aurantiumMyristica fragransSalvia officinalisPunica granatumViscum albaCorallum…
Electuarium de Ovo Or, Electuarium Aurum OviElectuary of Eggs Or, ‘The Golden Egg’ Tradition: Western Source / Author: Emperor Maximilian (Pharmacopoeia Augustana) Herb Name DittanyTormentilMyrrhBurnt Deer HornNux VomicaAngelicaSaxifrageJuniper berryZedoaryCamphor Latin Dictamnus albus Potentilla tormentilla Commiphora molmol Cornu Cervii Usta Strychnos nux-vomica Angelica archangelica Pimpinella saxifraga Juniperus communis Curcuma zedoaria Camphora Amount 2 drams ea. 1…
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…
Electuarium Contra Lumbricos Electuary Against Worms Tradition: Western Source / Author: Luminare Majus, 1549 Herb Name WormseedBurnt Deer hornCannabis seedCinnamonSouthernwoodWormwoodOreganoCarawayBay berryThymeGingerNigellaHopsCardamon Latin Artemesia santonicumCornu Cervii ustaCannabis sativaCinnamon zeylanicumArtemesia abrotanumArtemisia absinthumOreganum vulgareCarum carvi Laurus nobilisThymus vulgarisZingiber officinalisNigella sativaHumulus lupulusElettaria cardamomum Amount 1 lb.3 oz. 2 oz. ea. 1 dram ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 1 oz. Preparation:…
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