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Powder for Dysentery (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Dysentery Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolas Benedicti (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name Black Myrobalan, roasted Yellow Myrobalan, roasted Chebulic Myrobalan, roastedBelleric Myrobalan, roastedEmblic Myrobalan, roastedNasturtium CuminAniseedAmeosCaraway Latin Terminalia chebula (black) Terminalia chebula (yellow) Terminalia chebulaTerminalia bellericaEmblica officinalisNasturtium officinaleCuminum cyminumPimpinella anisumAmmi majus Carum carvi Amount 2 1⁄2 drams ea….

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Carminative Decoction (Augustana)

ByAdam Tate

Carminative Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Augustana Herb Name AniseedCarrotFennelCarawayCuminCamomile flowersRaisinsLicorice Latin Pimpinella anisum Daucus carrota Foeniculum vulgare Carum carvi Cuminum cyminum Matricaria recutita Vitis vinifera Glycyrrhiza glabra Amount 3 drams ea. 1⁄2 handful1 1⁄2 oz.1⁄2 oz. Preparation: Bruise the seeds and decoct (according to Art) in 2 lbs. of water until almost…

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Powder for Infertility

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Infertility Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Broom flowerCelery seedParsley seedCuminMugwortFeverfewIndian SaltSaffron Aloe Latin Cytisus scoparius Apium graveolens Petroselinum crispum Cuminum cyminum Artemisia vulgaris Tanacetum parthenium Sal Indii Crocus sativus Aloe spp. Amount 1⁄2 scruple ea. 1⁄2 dram ea. 1⁄2 oz. Preparation: Powder; mix with 5 oz. of warm Feverfew water;…

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Douche for Uterine Pain

ByAdam Tate

Douche for Uterine Pain Tradition: Western Source / Author: Culpeper’s Directory for Midwives, 1662 Herb Name CalamintMugwortBetonyCuminCarrot seedAniseedSpikeSchoenanthNutmegCinnamon Latin Calamintha officinalis Artemisia vulgarisBetonica officinalis Cuminum cyminumDaucus carrotaPimpinella anisum Nardostachys jatamansi Cymbopogon schoenanthus Myristica fragrans Cinnamonum zeylanicum Amount 1⁄2 handful ea. 1 dram ea. Preparation: This was to be decocted in wine, and used as a…

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Electuary of Pearl (Avicenna)

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium de Margaritis Electuary of Pearl Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Avicenna Herb Name PearlPellitoryGingerMasticZedoaryDoronicumCelery seedCassia Wood *CardamonNutmegMaceCinnamonRed BehenWhite BehenBlack PepperLong PepperCumin Latin MargaritaAnacyclus pyrethrumZingiber officinalisPistacia lentiscusCurcuma zedoariaDoronicum hookeriApium graveolensCinnamonum cassiaElettaria cardamomumMyristica fragransMyristica fragransCinnamonum zeylanicumSalvia hemotodesCentaurea behenPiper nigrumPiper longumCuminum cyminum Amount 1 dram ea. 4 drams ea. 2 drams ea. 3 drams ea. 5…

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Powder for Pica

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Pica Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681 Herb Name MasticAloeswoodCumin Latin Pistacia lentiscus Aquillaria agallocha Cuminum cyminum Amount 1 dram1⁄2 dram 1⁄2 scruple Preparation: Powder Function: Benefits the Stomach, Promotes Appetite Use: Pica; Poor Appetite of Pregnancy Dose: 1 scruple Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify…

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Carminative Decoction (Pharmacopoea Dogmaticum Resititua)

ByAdam Tate

Carminative Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoea Dogmaticum Resititua, 1622 Herb Name Fennel rootThymePennyroyalMother of ThymeRaisin Fennel seedAniseedCarrot seedCuminCinnamonRosemary flowersCamomile Latin Foeniculum vulgareThymus vulgarisMentha pulegiumThymus serpillumVitis viniferaFoeniculum vulgarePimpinella anisumDaucus carrotaCuminum cyminumCinnamonum zeylanicum Rosmarinus officinalis Matricaria recutita Amount 1 oz. 1 handful ea.1 oz. 3 drams ea. 4 drams 2 pugils ea. Preparation: Bruise the…

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Electuary of Bayberries (Zacharia)

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium de Baccis Lauri Electuary of Bayberries Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Zacharia (Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681) Herb Name RueSagapen Gum AmmoniacumBishop’s weed seed CuminSavoryCaraway seedParsley seedBitter AlmondLong PepperBlack PepperPennyroyalCalamusHyssopBay berriesCastoreum Latin Ruta graveolensFerula persicaDorema ammoniacumAmmi majusCuminum cyminumSatureja montanaCarum carviPetroselinum spp.Prunus amygdalus amaraPiper longumPiper nigrumMentha pulegiumAcorus calamusHyssopus officinalisLaurus nobilisCastoreum Amount 5 drams4 drams3 drams 2 drams…

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