Decoction to Strengthen the Lungs Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name ElecampaneFigsLicoriceComfreyColtsfoot flower Latin Inula heleniumFicus carica Glycyrrhiza glabra Symphytum officinale Tussilago farfara Amount 2 drams 2 1 dram ea. 1 pugil Preparation: Prepare a standard Decoction Function: strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Chronic Cough2. Wheezing3. Breathlessness associated with Lung…
Universal Vulnerary Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Joseph Du Chesne (Pharmacopoea Dogmaticum Resititua, 1622) Herb Name TormentilComfreyShilajit (Mumiya)Lemon SanicleWintergreenVervainLadies MantlePersicariaPeriwinkleHerb RobertMullein flowersSt. John’s wortCentaury Latin Potentilla tormentillaSymphytum officinaleShilajitCitrus limonumSanicula europaeaPirola rotundifoliaVerbena officinalisAlchemilla vulgarisPolygonum hydropierVinca majorGeranium robertumVerbascum thapsusHypericum perforatumCentaurium erythraea Amount 1 oz. ea. 1⁄2 oz. 1 handful ea. 1⁄2 handful ea. 2 pugils ea….
Decoction for Excessive Menstruation Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name TormentilComfreyBarberry seedSorrel Gum ArabicTragacanthPlantain juice depurated Latin Potentilla tormentilla Symphytum officinale Berberis vulgaris Rumex acetosa Acacia arabica Astragalus tragacanth Plantago majus Amount 1 oz. ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 2 drams ea.1 1⁄2 lbs. Preparation: Macerate 24 hours, bring to the boil, strain, and sweeten…
Powder for Hernia Tradition: Powder Source / Author: Pharmacopoea Dogmaticum Resititua, 1622 Herb Name ComfreyRupturewortRose hipCoral PearlHematiteTabasheerSealed EarthCinnamonSweet FennelRose sugar Latin Symphytum officinaleHerniaria glabraRosa gallicaCorallum rubrumMargarita HematitumBambusae silicaeTerra SigillataCinnamonum zeylanicumFoeniculum vulgareSaccharum Rosatum Amount 1⁄2 oz.1 oz.3 drams 2 1⁄2 drams ea.4 scruples 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea.sufficient Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, settles Wind, clears…
Pulvis ad CasumPowder for Bruises Tradition: Western Source / Author: Lemery (Pharmacopeia Universal, 1749) Herb Name Hares RennetAmberMadderComfreySpermacetiMyrrhRhaponticFrankincense Latin Coagulum LepusSuccinumRubia tinctorumSymphytum officinaleSpermacetiCommiphora molmolRheum rhaponticumBoswellia sacra Amount 1⁄2 oz. ea. 2 drams ea. 2 scruples ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Moves the Blood, clears Stasis, clears Heat Use: 1. Bruising2. Trauma Dose: 1⁄2 dram with wine…
Powder for Hernia Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Antidotarie Chyrurgical, John Banister, 1589 Herb Name ComfreyValerianMumia (Shilajit)Coriander preparedCrassula Sugar Latin Symphytum officinaleValeriana officinalisShilajitCoriandrum sativumSempervivum tectorumSaccharum Amount 1 oz. ea.1 dram 1⁄2 oz.3 drams4 oz. Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, clears Wind, promotes Healing Use: 1. Hernia2. Aneurism3. Varicose veins Dose: 1 dram Cautions: None noted…
Powder for Hemoptysis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Herb Name Dragon’s BloodAloeComfreyAlum Latin Daemonorops draco Aloe spp. Symphytum officinale Alumen Amount equal parts Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, stop Bleeding Use: 1. Hemoptysis2. Can be used for other types of Bleeding Dose: 1 scruple–1⁄2 dram with…
Potion for Ulcers of the Kidneys and Bladder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoea Dogmaticum Resititua, 1622 Herb Name ComfreySoloman’s SealBistortLadies MantlePlantainCrocus Martis prepared Latin Symphytum officinalePolygonatum officinalePolygonum bistortaAlchemilla vulgarisPlantago majus Iron oxide Amount 1 oz. ea. 1 handful ea.1 oz. Preparation: Powder, and macerate in hydromel (enough to cover by 4 fingers) Function: Clears…
Pulvis ad Casum Powder for Bruising Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641 Herb Name RhubarbShilajit (Mumiya)MadderSealed EarthArmenian EarthDragon’s BloodPomegranate flowerComfrey Latin Rheum palmatumAsphaltum IndicumRubia tinctorumTerra SigillataTerra ArmeniusDaemonorops dracoPunica granatumSymphytum officinale Amount 1 dram 1⁄2 dram ea. 1 dram ea. 2 scruples ea.1 1⁄2 drams Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, moves the Blood, clears…
Decoction of Timaei (modified) Tradition: Western Source / Author: Medicus Officiosus, Weinhart, 1724 Herb Name ComfreyPlantainTormentilMarshmallow rootLicoriceShepherd’s PurseSelf Heal RoseSt. John’s wort Latin Symphytum officinalePlantago majusPotentilla tormentillaAlthea officinalisGlycyrrhiza glabraCapsella bursa-pastorisPrunella vulgaris Rosa gallicaHypericum perforatum Amount 1 1⁄2 oz. 2 drams 1⁄2 oz. 3 drams ea. 1 handful ea. 1⁄2 handful ea. Preparation: Prepare a standard…
Styptic Pills Tradition: Western Source / Author: Arnold de Villanova Herb Name SumacMyrtlePomegranate rindPomegranate flowerComfreyDragons BloodArmenian EarthAcaciaHypocistusRoseTamarindSaffronGallia MoschataSpodium (Tabasheer)MaceGum Arabic torrefied Latin Rhus parvifloraMyrtus communisPunica granatumPunica granatumSymphytum officinaleDaemonorops dracoTerra ArmeniusAcacia spp. Cytinus hypocistusRosa gallicaTamarindus indicaCrocus sativusGallia MoschataBambusae silicaeMyristica fragransAcacia arabica Amount 1 dram ea. 1⁄2 dram ea. Preparation: Powder, and with juice of Myrtle berries,…
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