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Antispasmodic Infusion

ByAdam Tate

Antispasmodic Infusion Tradition: Western Source / Author: Formulario Universal, Francisco Álvarez Alcalá, Madrid, 1841 Herb Name Linden flowerCamomile flowerHoneysuckle flowerOrange leaf Latin Tilia europa Matricaria recutita Lonicera caprifolium Citrus aurantium Amount equal parts Preparation: Prepare a standard Infusion Function: Clears Wind and Heat, moves Qi, stops Spasms Use: 1. Stress and Tension Headaches2. Spasms3. Mild…

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Sitz Bath to Promote Menstruation

ByAdam Tate

Sitz Bath to Promote Menstruation Tradition: Western Source / Author: Fuchsius Herb Name MugwortSageBetonyCalamintOreganoPennyroyalCamomileMelilot St. John’s wortSouthernwoodOrris rootParsley root Latin Artemisia vulgarisSalvia officinalisBetonica officinalisCalamintha officinalisOreganum vulgareMentha pulegiumMatricaria recutitaMeliotus officinalisHypericum perforatumArtemisia abrotanumIris germanicaPetroselinum crispum Amount 1⁄2 handful ea. 1 dram ea. Preparation: Prepare a decoction in a large pot. Function: Moves the Blood and Qi, promotes…

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Steam Bath for Red Eyes

ByAdam Tate

Steam Bath for Red Eyes Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name HyssopMarjoramFenugreekCamomileMelilotRose Latin Hyssopus officinaleOreganum marjoranaTrigonella foenum-graecumMatricaria recutita Melilotus officinalisRosa gallica Amount equal parts Preparation: Boil and let the vapors go in the eyes. Function: Clears Heat, relieves Inflammation Use: 1. Sore, red Eyes2. Heat conditions of the Eyes Dose: Use as a…

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Decoction for Stones

ByAdam Tate

Decoction for Stones Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Admirable Secrets of Physick and Chyrurgery, Palmer, 1696 Herb Name KnotgrassShepherd’s PurseAgrimonyCamomileHorsetail Latin Polygonum aviculareCapsella bursa-pastorisAgrimonia eupatoriaMatricaria recutitaEquisetum arvense Amount equal parts Preparation: Decoct in white wine down to half Function: Clears Heat and Damp, promotes Urine, resolves Stones, stops Bleeding Use: Gravel and Stones; also…

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Plaster for Bruised Blood Under the Skin

ByAdam Tate

Plaster for Bruised Blood Under the Skin Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Antidotarie Chyrurgical, John Banister, 1589 Herb Name Fresh ComfreyCamomileMelilotSaffron Bean mealFenugreek mealFresh Butter Latin Symphytum officinaleMatricaria recutitaMelilotus officinalisCrocus sativus FabaTrigonella foenum-graecumButyrum Amount 1⁄2 lb.2 pugils ea. 1⁄2 dram4 oz.5 oz.1 oz. Preparation: Boil gently, then add 1 oz. of Wormwood juice and…

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Bitter Decoction

ByAdam Tate

Decoctum Amarum Bitter Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: London Pharmacopeia, 1677 Herb Name CentauryCamomileGentianSenna leafBlessed Thistle seed Latin Centaurium erythraeaMatricaria recutitaGentiana luteaCassia angustifoliaCarduus benedictus Amount 1 handful ea. 1⁄2 scruple 1 dram ea. Preparation: Cover with water to cover by 4 finger-breadths, then boil to 4 ounces. Function: Clears Heat and Damp, opens Obstructions,…

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Tincture for Tinnitus

ByAdam Tate

Tincture for Tinnitus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name MarjoramRueStoechasWild MintCamomileMelilot Latin Oreganum marjoranaRuta graveolensLavendula stoechasMentha arvensisMatricaria recutitaMelilotus officinalis Amount 1⁄2 handful ea. Preparation: Form a tincture in wine (or 20% alcohol) Function: Settles Wind, opens Obstructions Use: Tinnitus Dose: Dropped into the ears warm every night before sleep Cautions: None noted Modifications:…

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Oil for Tinnitus (Wirtzung)

ByAdam Tate

Oil for Tinnitus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name CamomileMelilotMarjoramSage Latin Matricaria recutitaMelilotus officinalisOreganum marjoranaSalvia officinalis Amount equal parts Preparation: Infuse in olive or sesame oil, keeping warm, then strain Function: Clears Heat, settles Wind, benefits the Nerves Use: Tinnitus Dose: Dropped into the ear warm every night before bed Cautions: None noted…

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Confection to Promote Sleep

ByAdam Tate

Confection to Promote Sleep Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Poppy seedEndive seedLettuce seedPurslane seedMelon seedGourd seedPumpkin seedCucumber seedMandrake fruitSaffronCamomile Dill seedAloeswoodSugarHoney of Violet Latin Papaver somniferum Chicorium endiva Lactuosa sativa Portulaceae oleracea Citrullus vulgaris Lagenaria vulgaris Cucurbita pepo Cucumis sativus Mandragora officinalis Crocus sativus Matricaria recutita Anethum graveolens Aquillaria agallocha Saccharum Mel…

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Purging Bitter Decoction

ByAdam Tate

Purging Bitter Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Bateana Herb Name CentauryAgrimonyCamomile flowersBlessed Thistle seedCitron seedCalendula Gentian rootsSennaRhubarbWhite WineFountain Water Latin Centaurium erythraeaAgrimonia eupatoriaMatricaria recutitaCarduus benedictusCitrus medicaCalendula officinalisGentiana lutea Cassia angustifoliaRheum palmatumVinum albumAqua Fontanum Amount 1⁄2 handful ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 2 pugils 2 drams 6 drams 1 dram 1 lb. ea. Preparation:…

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Green Oil

ByAdam Tate

Green Oil Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Book of Herbs, Lady Rosalind Northcote, 1903 Herb Name SageCamomileWormwoodMarshmallow Latin Salvia officinalis Matricaria recutita Artemisia absinthum Althea officinalis Amount equal parts Preparation: Add the herbs to a jar and cover with Olive Oil; to a quart of oil, add 1⁄4 lb. Sugar (or a similar proportion…

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Emollient Powder

ByAdam Tate

Emollient Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopeia Pauperum, Hamburg, 1781 Herb Name Marshmallow leafCamomileLinseed Latin Althea officinalis Matricaria recutita Linium usitatissimum Amount 1 handful ea. 1⁄2 oz. Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, relieves Irritation Use: 1. Irritation of the Stomach and Intestines: Diarrhea2. Acute Cough from Heat3. Heat of the Urine, Cystitis Dose: 1…

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