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Raisin Tonic (Drakshadi Rasayana)

ByAdam Tate

Drakshadi Rasayana Raisin Tonic Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Herb Name CinnamonCardamonIndian leafMesuaBlack PepperLong PepperGingerNutmegMaceCoriander seedWhite SandalwoodSugar RaisinsSaffronGhee Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicumElettaria cardamomumCinnamonum tamalaMesua ferrea Piper nigrumPiper longumZingiber officinalisMyristica fragransMyristica fragransCoriandrum sativumSantalum albumSaccharum Vitis viniferaCrocus sativusButyrum depuro Amount 50 grams ea. 9kg10kg50 grams1.7kg Preparation: Powder all the herbs (excluding Raisins and Saffron); pulp the Raisins and…

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Powder of Optimal Nutrition (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Powder of Optimal Nutrition Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545 Herb Name Pine nutsSweet AlmondPistachioWatermelon seedCucumber seedGreater Cucumber seedPurslane seedLicorice juiceCrude Silk cut smallCinnamonCloveCoriander seedCassia woodAloeswoodSaffronSpikenardAmberSugar Latin Nux PineaPrunus amygdalus dulcisPistachio verumCitrullus vulgarisCucumis sativusCucumis spp.Portulaceae oleraceaGlycyrrhiza glabraSericumCinnamonum zeylanicumEugenia caryophyllusCoriandrum sativumCinnamonum cassiaAquillaria agallochaCrocus sativusNardostachys jatamansiSuccinumSaccharum Amount 8 oz. 4 oz….

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Antidote for Cold Kidneys and to Excite Libido (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Antidotum ad Frigiditatem Renem & Excitandam LibidinemAntidote for Cold Kidneys and to Excite Libido Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Herb Name OrchisElecampaneBlack PepperWild ParsleyBalsam tree resinCinnamonGingerEuphorbiumSilerNiterRocket seedSkink tailSavoryMarjoramLeek seedCoriander seedWatercressMustard seedHoney Latin Orchis spp.Inula heleniumPiper nigrumPetroselinum agreste Commiphora opobalsamum Cinnamonum zeylanicumZingiber officinalisEuphorbium resiniferaSiler montanumPotassium nitrateEruca sativaScincusSatureja montanaOreganum marjoranaAllium porrumCoriandrum…

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Powder for Evil Complexion of the Heart (Isaac)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Evil Complexion of the Heart Tradition: Powder Source / Author: Isaac (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name Black MyrobalanChebulic MyrobalanEmblic MyrobalanBasil seed BoraxStoechasArmenian EarthAloeswoodCyperusCoriander seedAmberRed CoralGems *Silkworm Cocoon burntParsley seedPurslane seedGourd seed Latin Terminalia chebula (black variety) Terminalia chebulaEmblica officinalisOcinum basilicum BoracisLavendula stoechas Terra Armenius Aquillaria agallocha Cyperus rotundus Coriandrum sativum…

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Powder for the Stomach (Bates)

ByAdam Tate

Pulvis Stomachicus Powder for the Stomach Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopeia Bateana, 1700 Herb Name Chicken Gizzard skinNutmegMaceAniseed Fennel seedCoriander seedMintLicorice Sugar of Roses Latin Galli Stomachichum CoriumMyristica fragransMyristica fragransPimpinella anisumFoeniculum vulgareCoriandrum sativumMentha arvensisGlycyrrhiza glabraSaccharum Rosa gallica Amount 4 ounces 3 drams ea. 1 dram2 drams2 ounces Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Cold, Wind and…

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Cooling Electuary of Musk (Rhazes)

ByAdam Tate

Cooling Electuary of Musk Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Rhazes (De Causis Accidentium, Maimonides) Herb Name RoseTabasheerCoriander seedAmberPearlMusk Latin Rosa gallicaBambusae silicaeCoriandrum sativumSuccinumMargaritaMoschus Amount 6 parts ea. 3 parts1 part Preparation: Dissolve Sugar in sour apple juice, boil until like honey; add the above in powder Function: Strengthens the Heart without Heating Use: 1….

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Sugar for Vertigo (Gabelhover)

ByAdam Tate

Sugar for Vertigo Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover, 1599 Herb Name CuminCoriander seedCalamusMarjoramAniseedFennel seedSugar Latin Cuminum cyminum Coriandrum sativum Acorus calamus Oreganum marjorana Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Saccharum Amount 1⁄2 oz. ea.1 1⁄2 oz. Preparation: Powder the herbs then mix with the sugar. Function: Clears Wind and Phlegm, regulates Qi Use: 1. Vertigo2. Dizziness…

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Decoction for Morning Sickness (Ayurveda)

ByAdam Tate

Decoction for Morning Sickness Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Herb Name Coriander seedGingerCyperus Latin Coriandrum sativum Zingiber officinalis Cyperus rotundus Amount equal parts Preparation: Decoct in Water Function: clears Wind, benefits the Stomach, stops Nausea Use: Nausea and Vomiting during Pregnancy Dose: have a small cupful first thing, and twice more during the day Cautions:…

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Letificans Conciliatoris

ByAdam Tate

Letificans Conciliatoris Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Luminare Majus, 1549 Herb Name Sweet Apple juice *Bugloss juice *DoronicumCitron peel BorageRoseRed BehenWhite BehenRed CoralIvoryTabasheerMace Gallia MoschataAmberBone of a Stag’s HeartRed SandalwoodBasil seedMyrtle leafBalmCoriander seedCinnamonGalangalZedoaryIndian SpikenardAloeswoodSaffronChebulic MyrobalanBelleric MyrobalanEmblic MyrobalanBlack MyrobalanYellow Myrobalan EmeraldJacinth (Zircon)SardonyxSapphireGarnetGoldSilverPearlAmbergrisCamphorMusk Latin Malus spp.Anchusa officinalisDoronicum hookeriCitrus medicaBorago officinalisRosa gallicaSalvia hemotodesCentaurea behenCorallum rubrumEborisBambusae silicaeMyristica fragrans…

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Powder for Afterpains (Lemery)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for After-Pains Tradition: Western Source / Author: Lemery (Pharmacopeia Universal, 1749) Herb Name Comfrey rootSpignel rootAcorn of the OakAmber Orange peelMaceSaffronSavory seedCoriander seed Latin Symphytum officinaleMeum asthmaticumQuercus spp.Succinum Citrus aurantiumMyristica fragransCrocus sativusSatureja montanaCoriandrum sativum Amount 2 drams ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 2 scruples ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Moves the Blood, relieves Pain Use:…

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Powder for Bleeding from the Stomach (Nicolas)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Bleeding from the Stomach Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name AmberRed Coral preparedPearl preparedDeer horn preparedOyster shell preparedHematite preparedRosePurslane seedCoriander seedSumacAlmondGum ArabicPomegranate flowerTabasheerGum Acacia **Hypocistus Latin SuccinumCorallum rubrumMargaritaCornu CerviiOsteraHaematitumRosa gallicaPortulaceae oleraceaCoriandrum sativumRhus parvifloraPrunus amygdalus dulcisAcacia arabicaPunica granatumBambusae silicaeAcacia spp.Cytinus hypocistus Amount 3 drams each…

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Cooling Exhilarating Electuary

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium Exhilarans FrigidumCooling Exhilarating Electuary Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Herb Name TabasheerRoseWhite BehenBorageCoriander seed *White SandalwoodCucumber seed **Pumpkin seedPurslane seedHawthornAmberPearlSaffronCamphorSugar Candy Latin Bambusae silicaeRosa gallicaCentaurea behenBorago officinalisCoriandrum sativum Santalum albumCucumis sativusCucurbita pepo Portulaceae oleraceaCrataegus laevigataSuccinumMargaritaCrocus sativus CamphoraSaccharum Amount 1 dram ea. 4 drams ea.15 drams6 drams 1⁄2 dram ea.100 drams *…

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