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Powder for Melancholy (Philon)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Melancholy Tradition: Western Source / Author: Philon (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name White Ginger *Coriander preparedCardamonSaffronBalmMarjoram Latin Zingiber officinalisCoriandrum sativumElettaria cardamomumCrocus sativus Melissa officinalisOreganum marjorana Amount 1 1⁄2 drams1 dram 2 drams ea. * White Ginger can refer to Hedychium coronarium. However, regular Ginger will suffice. Preparation: Powder Function: Clears…

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Powder to Strengthen the Memory (3)

ByAdam Tate

Powder to Strengthen the Memory Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name AmbrosiaMarjoramSageBetonyBalmBay berryPeony seedBalm seedBasil seedMustard seedZedoaryCumin prepared *Cubeb NutmegCinnamonCloveBlack PepperWhite PepperLong PepperCardamonGingerLicoriceYellow MyrobalanBlack MyrobalanFrankincenseMastic Coriander prepared **Sugar Latin Ambrosia spp.Oreganum marjoranaSalvia officinalisBetonica officinalisMelissa officinalisLaurus nobilisPeonia officinalisMelissa officinalisOcinum basilicumSinapis albaCurcuma zedoariaCuminum cyminumPiper cubebaMyristica fragransCinnamonum zeylanicumEugenia caryophyllusPiper…

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Powder for Migraine (Alexander)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Migraine Tradition: Western Source / Author: Alexander Benedicti Herb Name TabasheerRed CoralLabrusca (Sour Grape) *Coriander preparedMaceRose Latin Bambusae silicae Corallum rubrum Vitis labrusca Coriandrum sativum Myristica fragrans Rosa gallica Amount 1⁄2 dram ea. 2 scruples ea. * Labrusca is probably Vitis labrusca (syn. V. bracteata), the Sour or Wild Grape. Some older texts…

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Tincture for Apoplexy

ByAdam Tate

Tincture for Apoplexy Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mylius (Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum, 1620) Herb Name Peony seedNutmegCoriander preparedMistletoe GalangalCubebCinnamonLong PepperRosemary flowerTormentil GingerSugar Latin Paeonia officinalis Myristica fragrans Coriandrum sativum Viscum alba Alpina officinarumPiper cubeba Cinnamonum zeylanicum Piper longum Rosmarinus officinalis Potentilla tormentilla Zingiber officinalis Saccharum Amount 2 drams ea. 1 scruple ea. 1⁄2 dram…

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Powder to Strengthen the Stomach of Andernacus

ByAdam Tate

Powder to Strengthen the Stomach of Andernacus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Andernacus Herb Name Coriander preparedAniseedFennel seedCaraway MaceCinnamonGingerClove Latin Coriandrum sativumPimpinella anisumFoeniculum vulgareCarum carviMyristica fragransCinnamonum zeylanicumZingiber officinalisEugenia caryophyllus Amount 2 1⁄2 drams ea.1 1⁄2 drams1 dram2 scruples Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Cold and Damp, Warms the Stomach Use: 1. Indigestion2. Poor Appetite3. Stomach Weakness4….

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Powder for Epilepsy of Philon

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Epilepsy of Philon Tradition: Western Source / Author: Philon (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name Peony seedPeony rootOreganoCalamintAmbrosiaBalmHyssopMintMarjoramRosemary flowerBetonyBalsamita *SageCloveCinnamonNutmegAniseedFennel seedCardamonGalangalSiler MontaneLavenderAgnus Castus flowersCoriander preparedCumin preparedPepper PyrethrumSeseleosRue seedLicoriceLicorice juice Latin Paeonia officinalisPaeonia officinalisOreganum vulgareCalamintha officinalisAmbrosia spp.Melissa officinalisHyssopus officinaleMentha arvensisOreganum marjoranaRosmarinus officinalisBetonica officinalisMentha aquaticaSalvia officinalisEugenia caryophyllusCinnamonum zeylanicumMyristica fragransPimpinella anisumFoeniculum vulgareElettaria cardamomumAlpina officinarum…

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Decoction for Hernia

ByAdam Tate

Decoction for Hernia Tradition: Western Source / Author: Medicus Officiosus, Weinhart, 1724 Herb Name SanicleSageRupturewortAgrimonySoloman’s SealPlantainWintergreenComfrey rootBurdock rootTormentilCinquefoilThorough-wax seedCoriander prepared Latin Sanicula europaea Salvia officinalis Herniaria glabra Agrimonia eupatoria Polygonatum officinale Plantago majus Pirola rotundifolia Symphytum officinale Arctium lappaPotentilla tormentilla Potentilla reptens Bupleurum rotundifolium Coriandrum sativum Amount 1⁄2 handful ea. 3 pugils 1⁄2 oz.6 drams…

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Powder for Hernia (Banister)

ByAdam Tate

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…

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Electuary Against Sterility (Renodeus)

ByAdam Tate

Electuary Against Sterility Tradition: Western Source / Author: Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, Renou, 1615) Herb Name Agnus Castus seedPeony rootCoriander preparedMyrtle berries Old Conserve of RosesJulep of Rose Latin Vitex agnus-castusPaeonia officinalisCoriandrum sativumMyrtus communisRosa gallica Rosa gallica Amount 1 oz. ea. 2 oz.1 1⁄2 oz.3 oz.sufficient Preparation: Powder the herbs then mix with the conserve and…

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Powder for Dizzyness and Vertigo (Gabelhover)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Dizziness and Vertigo Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover, 1599 Herb Name Peony seedCoriander preparedNutmegMistletoeCubebGalangalLong PepperGingerTormentilRosemarySugar Latin Paeonia officinalisCoriandrum sativumMyristica fragransViscum alba Piper cubebaAlpina officinarumPiper longumZingiber officinalisPotentilla tormentillaRosmarinus officinalisSaccharum Amount 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea.2 drams1 oz. Preparation: Powder Function: Settles Wind, clears Phlegm and Damp, regulates Qi, strengthens the Brain and…

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