Electuary for Spitting Blood Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Pine nutsCurrantsLicoriceCinnamonGingerSugar Latin Nux PineaRibes nigrumGlycyrrhiza glabraCinnamonum zeylanicumZingiber officinalis Saccharum Amount 1 oz.1 1⁄2 oz. 1⁄2 oz.2 drams 1 dram equal to the rest Preparation: Boil the sugar with Plantain water to a syrup, add the rest in powder. Function: Clears Heat, strengthens…
Emmenagogue Syrup Tradition: Western Source / Author: De Morbis Foeminis, Turner, 1686 Herb Name Madder rootCyperus rootAsparagus rootButcher’s Broom rootMelon seed BalmValerianSavinMintPennyroyalLicoriceCurrants Latin Rubia tinctorum Cyperus rotundus Asparagus officinale Ruscus aculeatus Citrullus vulgaris Melissa officinalis Valeriana officinalis Juniperus sabina Mentha arvensis Mentha pulegium Glycyrrhiza glabra Ribes nigrum Amount 1 oz. ea. 2 handfuls 1 handful…
Electuary for Jaundice in Children Tradition: Western Source / Author: Robert Boyle (Collection of Choice Remedies, 1692) Herb Name Rhubarb powder Currants Latin Rheum palmatumRibes nigrum Amount 1⁄2 ounce2 handfuls Preparation: Cut the Currants, press through a sieve (it is best to steam them a little first), then add the Rhubarb in powder and mix well….
Decoctio CommunisCommon Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Augustana Herb Name PrunesLicoriceCurrantsAniseedFennel seedBorage flowersBugloss flowers Latin Prunus domesticaGlycyrrhiza glabra Ribes nigrumPimpinella anisumFoeniculum vulgareBorago officinalisAnchusa officinalis Amount 12 1⁄2 ounce ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. Preparation: Seethe in 1 quart of water until one-third has been consumed Function: Laxative, opens Obstructions Use: 1. useful to…
Decoctum Depurans Decoction to Purify Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopeia Extemporanea, 1710 Herb Name Couch Grass rootButcher’s Broom rootFennel rootParsley rootCleavers DandelionCurrants Latin Agropyron repens Ruscus aculeatus Foeniculum vulgare Petroselinum crispum Galium aparine Taraxacum officinale Ribes nigrum Amount 1 ounce ea. 1 handful ea.2 ounces ea. Preparation: Chop the Currants small. Boil in 3…
Syrupus de AcorusSyrup of Calamus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name CalamusCowslipSt. John’s wortWild SageGarden SageBetonyBalmRueBay leavesSiler MontaneBalsam woodBalsam fruitBasil seedLicoriceCurrantsLavender flowersAmaranth Latin Acorus calamusPrimula verisHypericum perforatumSalvia spp. *Salvia officinalisBetonica officinalisMelissa officinalis Ruta graveolensLaurus nobilisSiler trilobumCommiphora opobalsamum Commiphora opobalsamumOcinum basilicumGlycyrrhiza glabra Ribes nigrumLavendula officinalisAmaranthus hypochondriacus Amount 1⁄2 ounces3 handfuls 1 handful ea. 2…
Confection for Dizziness and Vertigo Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name CurrantsLicoriceBugloss waterEndive waterpreserved Chebulic Myrobalan preserved Emblic MyrobalanHoney of RosesSugar Latin Ribes nigrum Glycyrrhiza glabra Anchusa officinalisChicorium endiva Terminalia chebula Emblica officinalis Mel RosataSaccharum Amount 1 pound 6 oz. ea. 6 oz. ea. 5 oz. ea. Decoct the Currants and Licorice in…
Decoction for Sore Throat Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name RosesPomegranate peelsGalls, beatenLicoriceCurrantsRed Wine Latin Rosa gallicaPunica granatumGallaGlycyrrhiza glabraRibes nigrum VinumRubrum Amount 3 handfuls 241⁄2 oz. 2 drams 1 quart Preparation: Boil together until one quarter has boiled away Function: clears Heat and Toxin, resolves Inflammation, eases Pain Use: 1. acute Sore Throat2….
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