Powder to Cleanse the Afterbirth Tradition: Western Source / Author: Prospectus Pharmaceutici, 1729 Herb Name Dittany of CreteSavinCastoreumCinnamon Latin Origanum dictamnusJuniperus sabinaCastoreumCinnamonum zeylanicum Amount 1 scruple ea.1⁄2 scruple Preparation: Powder Function: Moves the Blood, promotes Menstruation, cleanses Afterbirth Use: Used after Birth to promote expulsion of the Afterbirth Dose: 1 scruple with Mugwort Water Cautions:…
Syrup of Horehound of Hamech Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Hamech (De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) Herb Name HorehoundLicoriceHyssopCalamintMaidenhairFennel rootCelery rootSweet AlmondsPine nutFenugreekFennel seedMasticCinnamonGinger RaisinsJujubeSebesten Latin Marrubium vulgare Glycyrrhiza glabra Hyssopus officinale Calamintha officinalis Adiantum capillus-veneris Foeniculum vulgare Apium graveolens Prunus amygdalus dulcis Nux PineaTrigonella foenum-graecum Foeniculum vulgare Pistacia lentiscus Cinnamonum zeylanicum Zingiber…
Elixir Vitae Benedicti The Blessed Water of Life Adam Tate, April, 2024 The Elixir Vitae Benedicti, or the “The Blessed Water of Life” is a formula in The Secrets of the reverend Alexis of Piedmond (1595). This text is a compilation of various formulas for not only medicine, but also cosmetic and industrial recipes. It…
Troches for Heart Weakness Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus (Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625) Herb Name Red CoralMasticAmbergrisIndian SpikenardAloeswoodCloveCinnamonGallia MoschataAlipta MoschataNutmeg CubebLesser CardamonGreater CardamonSilk burntBasil seedBone of a Deer HeartBorage flowerRosemary flowerCitron leafIvoryUnicorn (Narwhal) hornPearlSapphireLapis Armenius Lapis LazuliMuskBarberryGold leaf Latin Corallum rubrumPistacia lentiscusAmbre grisNardostachys jatamansiAquillaria agallochaEugenia caryophyllusCinnamonum zeylanicumCompound CompoundMyristica fragransPiper cubebaElettaria cardamomumAmomum…
Confectio de RhabarboConfection of Rhubarb Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Dispensarium Magistri Nicolai) Herb Name RhubarbBitter Costus *CinnamonSaffronIndian SpikenardCassia woodAniseedCelery seedRose Latin Rheum palmatumSaussurea lappaCinnamonum zeylanicumCrocus sativusNardostachys jatamansiCinnamonum cassiaPimpinella anisumApium graveolensRosa gallica Amount 4 drams 1 ½ dram ea. * Bitter Costus is said by some to be derived from the mature root…
Electurium Passer CerebrusOr, Electuarium FertilitasElectuary of Sparrow’s BrainsOr. Electuary to Promote Fertility Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Sparrows BrainsTesticles of a BoarTesticles of a FoxGenitals of a StagYellow Turnip rootSea Holly root Orchis confectedCinnamonBull GenitalsPine NutsDatesIndia NutsLong PepperGingerRosemary flowersNettle seedClovesSaffronMaceGalangalCyperus rootsNutmegCassia WoodSeseliCubebsDoronicumWild MintPennyroyalIndian SpikenardMusk Ambergris Latin Cerebullum PasserTesticulus AperTesticulus VulpesGenitalis CervusBrassica…
Powder of Senna Tradition: Western Source / Author: Montagna Herb Name Senna leafGingerMaceCinnamonTartar Latin Cassia angustifolia Zingiber officinalis Myristica fragrans Cinnamonum zeylanicum Potassium tartrate Amount 1⁄2 oz. 3 drams ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Purges Melancholy from the Head Use: 1. Phlegm or Melancholy of the Head Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None…
Special Confection for Scoliosis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name BetonyStoechasMarjoramBdelliumMasticRue seedCinnamonCalamusArtichoke rootsRed BehenWhite BehenSaffronNutmegLicoriceConfected GingerWhite Sugar Latin Betonica officinalisLavendula stoechasOreganum marjoranaCommiphora mukulPistacia lentiscusRuta graveolensCinnamonum zeylanicumAcorus calamus Cynara scolymusSalvia hemotodesCentaurea behenCrocus sativusMyristica fragransGlycyrrhiza glabraZingiber officinalisSaccharum alba Amount 2 drams. ea. 3 drams1 1⁄2 drams 3 scruples ea. 4 scruples12 oz.2 oz. Preparation: Powder…
Trochisci DiarrhodonTroches of Rose Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Rhasis Herb Name RoseAloeswoodMasticWormwoodCinnamonIndian SpikenardCassia WoodSchoenanth flowers Latin Rosa gallicaAquillaria agallochaPistacia lentiscusArtemisia absinthumCinnamonum zeylanicumNardostachys jatamansiCinnamonum cassiaCymbopogon schoenanthus Amount 4 drams2 drams1 1⁄2 drams 1 dram ea. Preparation: Powder and form Troches. Function: Clears Heat, moves Qi, benefits Digestion Use: 1. Abdominal Pain2. Stomachache3. poor Digestion4….
Pilulae de Foetida Foetid Pills, or Stinking Pills Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name AloeColocynthSagapenGum AmmoniacumMyrrhRue seedDodder of ThymeTurbithScammony preparedLesser Spurge root preparedColchicumGingerIndian SpikenardCinnamonSaffronCastoreumEuphorbium prepared Latin Aloe spp.Citrullus colocynthusFerula persicaDorema ammoniacumCommiphora molmolRuta graveolensCuscuta europeaOperculina turpethumConvovulus scammoniaEuphorbia spp.Colchicum autumnaleZingiber officinalisNardostachys jatamansi Cinnamonum zeylanicumCrocus sativusCastoreumEuphorbium resinifera Amount 5 drams ea.1⁄2 oz.3 drams 2 drams…
Species ImperatorisEmperors Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Austriaco, 1729 Herb Name CinnamonGingerCloveGalangalNutmegMace Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicumZingiber officinalisEugenia caryophyllusAlpina officinarumMyristica fragransMyristica fragrans Amount 10 drams1 oz.1⁄2 oz. 2 drams ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Cold and Wind, benefits the Heart, strengthens Digestion Use: 1. Coldness of the Heart2. Stomach Coldness: Wind, Colic, promotes Digestion…
Confection for all Stomach Diseases Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Herb Name MasticAloeswoodMyrrhCinnamonAniseedPistachio shell *Clove Indian SpikenardEyebrightRed CoralWhite CoralSugar Latin Pistacia lentiscusAquillaria agallochaCommiphora molmolCinnamonum zeylanicumPimpinella anisumPistachio verum Eugenia caryophyllusNardostachys jatamansiEuphrasia officinalisCorallum rubrumCorallum albumSaccharum Amount 5 drams ea. 3 drams ea. 1⁄2 oz. Together, equal to the above…
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