Steam Bath for Red Eyes Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name HyssopMarjoramFenugreekCamomileMelilotRose Latin Hyssopus officinaleOreganum marjoranaTrigonella foenum-graecumMatricaria recutita Melilotus officinalisRosa gallica Amount equal parts Preparation: Boil and let the vapors go in the eyes. Function: Clears Heat, relieves Inflammation Use: 1. Sore, red Eyes2. Heat conditions of the Eyes Dose: Use as a…
Electuarium Sanum et Expertum ‘A Sound and Experienced Electuary’ Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name JujubeSebestenCurrantFig DateFenugreekMaidenhairCinnamonHyssopOrrisLicoriceAniseedFennel seedLinseedMint Latin Ziziphus jujubaCordia sppRibes nigrumFicus caricaDiospyros lotusTrigonella foenum-graecum Adiantum capillus-venerisCinnamonum zeylanicumHyssopus officinale Iris germanicaGlycyrrhiza glabraPimpinella anisumFoeniculum vulgareLinium usitatissimumMentha arvensis Amount 15 ea. 1 oz. 2 1⁄2 oz.1⁄2 handful 2 drams ea. Preparation: Seethe in…
Decoction for Asthma and Difficulty Breathing Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Syrian ‘Book of Medicine‘ Herb Name FenugreekRaisins Latin Trigonella foenum-graecumVitis vinifera Amount equal parts Preparation: Decoction Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, Strengthens the Lungs, Stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Asthma2. Difficulty BreathingIn these conditions it is said to “give relief immediately” Dose: Give “generous…
Syrup of Horehound of Hamech Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Hamech (De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) Herb Name HorehoundLicoriceHyssopCalamintMaidenhairFennel rootCelery rootSweet AlmondsPine nutFenugreekFennel seedMasticCinnamonGinger RaisinsJujubeSebesten Latin Marrubium vulgare Glycyrrhiza glabra Hyssopus officinale Calamintha officinalis Adiantum capillus-veneris Foeniculum vulgare Apium graveolens Prunus amygdalus dulcis Nux PineaTrigonella foenum-graecum Foeniculum vulgare Pistacia lentiscus Cinnamonum zeylanicum Zingiber…
‘Powder for Those who Fall from their Horse’ Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name LaccaMyrrhFenugreekCastoreumArmenian Earth Latin Laccifer laccaCommiphora molmolTrigonella foenum-graecumCastoreumTerra Armenius Amount 2 drams ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea.3 drams Preparation: Powder Function: Moves Blood, clears Stasis Use: Bruising, Trauma Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram with…
Pulvis Diatragacanth CalidiiTragacanth Warming Powder Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Herb Name Gum TragacanthHyssopPine kernelsSweet AlmondLinseedFenugreekCinnamonLicorice Licorice juiceGinger Latin Astragalus tragacanthHyssopus officinaleNux PineaPrunus amygdalus dulcisLinium usitatissimumTrigonella foenum-graecum Cinnamonum zeylanicumGlycyrrhiza glabra Succus GlycyrrhizaZingiber officinalis Amount 2 ounces ea. 3 drams ea. 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, Stops…
Troches for Shortness of Breath Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Syrian “Book of Medicines” Herb Name RhubarbRound BirthwortFenugreekMyrrhSaffron MadderAgrimony thickened juice Latin Rheum palmatumAristolchia rotundaTrigonella foenum-graecumCommiphora molmolCrocus sativusRubia tinctorumAgrimonia eupatoria Amount 3 oz.3 oz.8 oz.2 oz.1 dram1 oz.2 oz. Preparation: Powder the herbs, mix with the juice and form Troches. Function: Opens Obstructions, relieves Pain…
Trochiscus ThermopoeusTroches to Heat Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandri (Medici Graeci, 1541) Herb Name CinnamonMyrrhBlack PepperLong PepperCuminCelery seedSiler MontaneDill seedFennel seedFenugreekNigellaRosemarySage SavinCalamint Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicum Commiphora molmolPiper nigrumPiper longum Cuminum cyminumApium graveolensSiler trilobumAnethum graveolensFoeniculum vulgareTrigonella foenum-graecumNigella sativa Rosmarinus officinalisSalvia officinalisJuniperus sabinaCalamintha officinalis Amount 3 drams ea. Preparation: Powder and form Troches with Horehound…
Ointment for Tumors Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gerard Herb Name LinseedFenugreekMallowViolet leafCeleryChickweed Latin Linium usitatissimum Trigonella foenum-graecum Malva sylvestrisViola odorataApium graveolensStellaria media Amount equal parts Preparation: Decoct until the herbs are soft, then beat with Hogs fat to form an ointment. Function: Softens, clears Heat, eases Pain, resolves Swellings Use: 1. Cold pains 2….
Powder for Hardness of the Kidneys Tradition: Powder Source / Author: Alexander Benedictus (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name Horehound seedLinseedFenugreekSafflower seed Latin Marrubium vulgareLinium usitatissimumTrigonella foenum-graecumCarthamus tinctorius Amount 3 drams each Preparation: Powder Function: Moves the Blood, resolves Stasis Use: 1. Hardness (Sclerosis) of the Kidney;2. may be used for Hardness of…
Syrupus MarrubiumSyrup of Horehound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Augustana Herb Name HorehoundLicoriceMaidenhairHyssopAniseedCelery rootFennel rootGreater Pimpernel seedFenugreek OrrisLinseedQuince seedCurrantFigsSugar PenidHoney Latin Marrubium vulgareGlycyrrhiza glabraAdiantum capillus-venerisHyssopus officinalePimpinella anisum Apium graveolensFoeniculum vulgarePimpinella saxifragaTrigonella foenum-graecumIris germanica Linium usitatissimumCydonia oblongaRibes nigrumFicus caricaPenidum Mel Amount 1 oz. 1⁄2 oz. 3 drams ea. 2 1⁄2 drams ea. 1 1⁄2 drams…
Confection for Cold Coughs Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name FenugreekCinnamonHyssopLicoriceJujubesSebestenCurrantFigDateMaidenhairAniseedFennel seedOrrisLinseedWhite MintBlanched Almond Latin Trigonella foenum-graecum Cinnamonum zeylanicumHyssopus officinaleGlycyrrhiza glabra Ziziphus jujubaCordia sppRibes nigrumFicus caricaDiospyros lotusAdiantum capillus-venerisPimpinella anisumFoeniculum vulgare Iris germanicaLinium usitatissimumMentha piperitaPrunus amygdalus dulcis Amount 2 1⁄2 oz. 2 drams ea. 15 of ea. 1 oz. ea.1⁄2 handful 2 drams ea….
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