Pills for Headache from Bile and Phlegm Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Herb Name AloeYellow MyrobalanMasticRoseSaffron Latin Aloe spp.Terminalia chebula (yellow) Pistacia lentiscusRosa gallicaCrocus sativus Amount 6 drams 4 drams 3 drams 2 drams 1 dram Preparation: Powder and form Pills Function: Clears Heat and Phlegm, opens Obstructions,…
Triangular Troches Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid Herb Name Mur Makki (Myrrh)Afyun (Opium)Bazr ul Banj (Henbane seed)Mandrake root barkDry MandrakeSaffron Latin Commiphora molmol Papaver somniferum Hyoscyamus niger Mandragora officinalis Mandragora officinalis Crocus sativus Amount 1 part ea.1⁄3 part Preparation: Powder and mix with Lettuce water and Black Nightshade water; form…
Decoction Against Retention of Menstruation Tradition: Western Source / Author: Enchiridion Medicum, Petrus Pomarius, 1612 Herb Name Bay berryRosemaryJuniper berryCinnamonSaffron Latin Laurus nobilisRosmarinus officinalisJuniperus communisCinnamonum zeylanicumCrocus sativus Amount 1⁄2 oz.1⁄2 handful1 dram5 scruples5 grains Preparation: Boil in 1 1⁄2 pints white wine Function: Moves the Blood, promotes Menstruation Use: 1. Amenorrhea2. Dysmenorrhea Dose: a small…
Electurium Passer CerebrusOr, Electuarium FertilitasElectuary of Sparrow’s BrainsOr. Electuary to Promote Fertility Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Sparrows BrainsTesticles of a BoarTesticles of a FoxGenitals of a StagYellow Turnip rootSea Holly root Orchis confectedCinnamonBull GenitalsPine NutsDatesIndia NutsLong PepperGingerRosemary flowersNettle seedClovesSaffronMaceGalangalCyperus rootsNutmegCassia WoodSeseliCubebsDoronicumWild MintPennyroyalIndian SpikenardMusk Ambergris Latin Cerebullum PasserTesticulus AperTesticulus VulpesGenitalis CervusBrassica…
Trauma Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name FrankincenseMyrrhDragon’s BloodSaffron Latin Boswellia sacra Commiphora molmol Daemonorops draco Crocus sativus Amount 1 dram ea.1 scruple Preparation: Powder and divide into 5 doses Function: Moves the Blood, clears Stasis Use: 1. Internal Bruising, Trauma2. Pain that is sharp and fixed Dose: 1 portion with wine…
Confection of Aloeswood Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Herb Name CloveGreater CardamonIndian SpikenardAloeswoodSaffron Latin Eugenia caryophyllusAmomum subulatum Nardostachys jatamansiAquillaria agallochaCrocus sativus Amount 3 drams 2 drams ea.5 drams1 dram Preparation: Powder and form a Confection with Honey Function: Strengthens Stomach, Promotes Digestion, Clears Damp, Use: 1. Poor appetite and digestion2. Nausea3. Damp…
Lohoch ad Asthma Bonum Lohoch Effective for Asthma Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Serapion (Luminare Majus, 1551) Herb Name SquillOrrisHyssopHorehoundMyrrhSaffron Latin Scilla maritimaIris germanicaHyssopus officinaleMarrubium vulgareCommiphora molmolCrocus sativus Amount 4 drams2 drams 1 dram ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. Preparation: Powder, and form a Lohoch with warm honey Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough and…
Electuary for Quotidian, Tertian and Quartan Fever Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Herb Name RoseSugarSweet CostusRhubarbOrpimentCinnamonIndian SpikenardMasticTabasheerWhite SandalwoodYellow SandalwoodBarberryCloveSaffron Latin Rosa gallicaSaccharumSaussurea lappaRheum palmatumAuripigmentumCinnamonum zeylanicumNardostachys jatamansiPistacia lentiscusBambusae silicaeSantalum albumSantalum citrinumBerberis vulgaris Eugenia caryophyllusCrocus sativus Amount 20 drams40 drams 2 drams ea. Preparation: Powder and mix with…
Powder for Catarrh Tradition: Western Source / Author: Grulingus Herb Name BalmMarjoramBetonyOreganoNutmegCloveBenzoinSaffronMaceFrankincenseMastic Rose Latin Melissa officinalis Oreganum marjorana Betonica officinalis Oreganum vulgare Myristica fragrans Eugenia caryophyllus Styrax benzoin Crocus sativus Myristica fragrans Boswellia sacra Pistacia lentiscus Rosa gallica Amount 1⁄2 handful ea. 2 drams ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 3 drams ea.2 pugils Preparation: Powder…
Electuarium Acharistum Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus Herb Name CostusGalbanumCelery seedImmature DateHyssopLinseedCinnamonIndian SpikenardRed CoralSaffron Balsam woodCassia pulpCassia WoodCalamusRhaponticumMyrrh StoraxOpopanaxBdelliumGum AmmoniacGall Celtic SpikenardSouthernwoodAcorusSyrian SumacSquill Bay leafAniseedPsylliumBasil seedCarrot seedLovage seedFennel seedWhite Poppy seedBlack PepperWhite PepperLong PepperElecampaneBlack Hellebore, preparedGinger Latin Saussurea lappaFerula spp.Apium graveolensDiospyros lotusHyssopus officinaleLinium usitatissimumCinnamonum zeylanicum Nardostachys jatamansiCorallum rubrum Crocus sativusCommiphora opobalsamumCassia fistulaCinnamonum cassiaAcorus…
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…
Electuarium SocratisMajun SoqratElectuary of Socrates Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Herb Name GentianLovagePeony seedBalsam Apple seedBay berryLong BirthwortAniseedCastoreumBalsam fruitBalsam wood Cassia WoodAsarumMasticDoronicumZerumbetCelery seedRocket seedOnion seedLeek seedAloesTurbith AloeswoodNutmegRhubarbCloveMace CardamomSpikenardSaffronSquill torrefiedZedoaryGarden Cress OreganoCinnamonRoseBalmLacca washedCyperusMahaleb Cherry kernelBlack MyrobalanEmblic MyrobalanBelleric Myrobalan Latin Gentiana luteaLevisticum officinalePaeonia officinalis Momordica balsaminaLaurus nobilisAristolchia longaPimpinella anisumCastoreumCommiphora opobalsamumCommiphora opobalsamumCinnamonum cassiaAsarum europeum Pistacia…
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