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Electuary of Calamus (Diacorum) (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Diacorum Electuary of Calamus Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name CalamusChick pea rootPine nutBlack PepperLong PepperCloveRoseGingerMaceNutmegGalangalCardamon Latin Acorus calamusCicer arietinumNux PineaPiper nigrumPiper longumEugenia caryophyllusRosa gallica Zingiber officinalisMyristica fragransMyristica fragransAlpina officinarumElettaria cardamomum Amount 1 1⁄2 lbs.1 oz. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 3 drams ea. Preparation: Clean, cut and boil Chick pea (or Sea Holly)…

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Monastic Spirit of Balm

ByAdam Tate

Klosterfrau MelissengeistMonastic Spirit of Balm Tradition: Western (German) Source / Author: Traditional Patent Medicine Herb Name BalmElecampaneAngelicaGingerGentianCinnamonClove GalangalBlack PepperNutmegSenna leafCardamon Latin Melissa officinalis Inula helenium Angelica archangelica Zingiber officinalis Gentiana luteaCinnamonum zeylanicum Eugenia caryophyllusAlpina officinarumPiper nigrumMyristica fragransCassia angustifoliaElettaria cardamomum Amount 55 grams 70 grams ea. 32 grams 28 grams ea. 7 grams 3 1⁄2 grams…

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Antidote for Cold Lumbar, for Venery, and Defect of Semen (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Antidotum ad Frigitatem Lumborum, & Venereos actus, & ad Defectionem SeminisAntidote for Cold Lumbar, for Venery, and Defect of Semen Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Herb Name Sugar PenidPine nutHazelnutSweet AlmondWalnutPistachioSesameLinseed roastedOrchis GalangalGingerSea Holly rootSkink tailAsparagus rootAniseedWhite Poppy seedParsnip seedOnion seedNettle seedRocket seedRed BehenWhite BehenBlack PepperFennel seedCloveNutmegCardamonWild Cherry fruit…

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Special Powder for Memory (Wirtzung)

ByAdam Tate

Special Powder for Memory Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Senna leafZedoaryCumin seedParsley seedDill seedGingerCloveNutmegCalamusGalangalPimpernel rootSage RueValerianAniseedSugar Latin Cassia angustifoliaCurcuma zedoariaCuminum cyminumPetroselinum crispumAnethum graveolensZingiber officinalisEugenia caryophyllusMyristica fragransAcorus calamusAlpina officinarumPimpinella saxifragaSalvia officinalis Ruta graveolensValeriana officinalisPimpinella anisumSaccharum Amount 3 ounces 1 ounce ea.1⁄2 ounce 2 drams ea.3 ounces Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Phlegm, regulates Wind,…

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Electuarium Dianthu (Galen)

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium Dianthu Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen Herb Name Wormwood flowersWormwood leafRed SandalwoodWhite SandalwoodClove Indian SpikenardGalangalLong PepperMastic LicoriceLicorice juiceSugarRoseHoney Latin Artemisia absinthumArtemisia absinthumPterocarpus santalinusSantalum albumEugenia caryophyllusNardostachys jatamansiAlpina officinarum Piper longumPistacia lentiscusGlycyrrhiza glabraSuccus GlycyrrhizaSaccharum Rosa gallicaMel Amount 2 lbs. 1 lb. ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 3 drams2 drams1 lb.1 oz. 1 lb.2 dramssufficient Preparation: Powder…

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Syrup for the Memory

ByAdam Tate

Syrup for the Memory Tradition: Western Source / Author: Sennertus Herb Name OrrisCalamusValerianPellitoryGalangalBetonyMarjoramBalmThymeLily of the Valley flowerLavender SageStoechas Latin Iris germanicaAcorus calamusValeriana officinalisAnacyclus pyrethrumAlpina officinarumBetonica officinalisOreganum marjoranaMelissa officinalisThymus vulgarisConvallaria majalisLavendula officinalisSalvia officinalisLavendula stoechas Amount 1⁄2 dram ea. 2 drams 1⁄2 handful ea. 2 handfuls ea. Preparation: Decoct in 3 lbs. of water down to 1…

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Confection to Strengthen the Stomach

ByAdam Tate

Confection to Strengthen the Stomach Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name CinnamonGingerNutmegCardamonGalangalCloveAniseedMaceAloeswoodChicken Gizzard skin *White Sugar Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicumZingiber officinalisMyristica fragransElettaria cardamomumAlpina officinarumEugenia caryophyllusPimpinella anisumMyristica fragransAquillaria agallocha Gigeriae galli endothelium corneum Saccharum Amount 2 drams 1 dram ea. 1⁄2 dram ea. 3 drams34 oz. * Chicken Gizzard skin is washed in wine, then…

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Powder to Strengthen the Stomach and Digestion

ByAdam Tate

Powder to Strengthen the Stomach and Digestion Tradition: Western Source / Author: A Thousand Notable Things on Various Subjects, By Thomas Lupton, London, 1815 Herb Name CinnamonMasticPomegranate peelGalangal Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicumPistacia lentiscusPunica granatumAlpina officinarum Amount 3 drams 1 dram 1⁄2 dram Preparation: Powder and mix with clarified Honey to form a paste. Function: Strengthens the…

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Decoction for Arthritis (Mynsichts)

ByAdam Tate

Decoctum Arthriticum Decoction Against Arthritis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mynsichts Herb Name Black CurrantsGuaiacum raspedChina rootLicorice CalamusCinnamonGalangalBarley Water Latin Ribes nigrumGuaiacum officinaleSmilax glabraGlycyrrhiza glabraAcorus calamusCinnamonum zeylanicumAlpina officinarumHordeum vulgare Amount 8 ounces4 ounces1 ounce 1⁄2 ounce ea. 2 drams ea.10 pounds Preparation: Infuse for 24 hours, then boil until a third has been consumed. If…

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Diacameron Magna (Diathamaron) (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Diacameron Magnaor Diathamaron Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas (Antidotarium) Herb Name Anthophyllorum *GingerCinnamonClove Date fleshGalangalCeltic SpikenardIndian SpikenardAnacardiumZedoary Date stoneCostusBalsam fruitPellitoryAniseedRed CoralWhite CoralBay berryAmmiTragacanthRhaponticumBlack PepperWhite PepperLong PepperGold leafSilver leafBone of a Stag’s HeartIvory MuskAmbergris Latin Eugenia caryophyllusZingiber officinalisCinnamonum zeylanicumEugenia caryophyllusDiospyros lotus Alpina officinarumValeriana celticaNardostachys jatamansiAnacardium occidentaleCurcuma zedoariaDiospyros lotusSaussurea lappaCommiphora opobalsamum Anacyclus pyrethrumPimpinella anisum Corallum rubrumCorallum…

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Powder of Tormentil Compound (Grieves)

ByAdam Tate

Powder of Tormentil Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Grieves Herb Name TormentilGalangalMarshmallow rootGinger Latin Potentilla tormentilla Alpina officinarum Althea officinalis Zingiber officinalis Amount 1 oz. 1⁄2 oz. Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent Use: ‘A very reliable remedy for diarrhea and dysentery.’ Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Ginger may be used instead of Galangal…

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Elixir Vitae Benedicti

ByAdam Tate

Elixir Vitae Benedicti The Blessed Water of Life Adam Tate, April, 2024 The Elixir Vitae Benedicti, or the “The Blessed Water of Life” is a formula in The Secrets of the reverend Alexis of Piedmond (1595). This text is a compilation of various formulas for not only medicine, but also cosmetic and industrial recipes. It…

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