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Infusion of Senna and Flower with Spices (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Infusion of Senna and Flower with Spices Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name SennaOreganoPennyroyalBorage flowerBugloss flowerViolet flowerRose flowerGingerCinnamonAniseed Latin Cassia angustifoliaOreganum vulgareMentha pulegiumBorago officinalisAnchusa officinalisViola odorataRosa gallicaZingiber officinalisCinnamonum zeylanicumPimpinella anisum Amount 1 dram 1⁄2 dram ea. 2 drams ea. 1 scruple ea. 1⁄2 scruple Preparation: Infuse in 6 ounces of Borage water…

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Potion to Purge the Delicate

ByAdam Tate

Potion to Purge the Delicate Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name CinnamonGingerNutmegAniseedSenna leafSugar Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicum Zingiber officinalis Myristica fragrans Pimpinella anisum Cassia angustifolia Saccharum Amount 2 drams ea. 1 dram 1⁄2 ounce1 1⁄2 dramqs Preparation: Prepare a standard decoction, adding the Senna at the end of boiling, steeping for 10 minutes, straining, then…

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Powder for Phlegmatic Abscess of the Throat

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Phlegmatic Abscess of the Throat Tradition: Western Source / Author: Isaac (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name White Dog Dung * MyrrhSaffronGinger Mustard seedGallPomegranate flower Latin Stercoris CaniniCommiphora molmolCrocus sativusZingiber officinalisSinapis alba Quercus infectoriaPunica granatum Amount equal parts * Sun-bleached white dog dung Preparation: Powder Function: Clear Phlegm, Resolves Swellings, Resists…

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Syrup of Garlic Compound

ByAdam Tate

Syrup of Garlic Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Pauperum, 1718 Herb Name ElecampaneGingerLicoriceGarlic headsAniseedSugar Latin Inula helenium Zingiber officinalis Glycyrrhiza glabra Allium sativum Pimpinella anisum Saccharum Amount 4 oz.6 drams6 oz.4 oz.1 1⁄2 oz.4 lbs. Preparation: Peel the Garlic, Bruise the herbs. Then boil the Elecampane, Ginger and Licorice in 6 pints of…

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Electuary of Quince Compound

ByAdam Tate

Diacydonium Composita Electuary of Quince Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Quince juiceWhite SugarWhite Wine VinegarGingerWhite PepperCinnamonNutmeg Latin Cydonia oblongaSaccharumVinum albi acetumZingiber officinalisPiper albaCinnamonum zeylanicumMyristica fragrans Amount 2 lbs. 2 lbs.1⁄2 lb.1–2 oz. 2 drams2 drams2 drams Preparation: Decoct the juice and sugar to a syrup, adding the Vinegar towards the end. Clarify…

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Powder of Camphor (Ayurveda)

ByAdam Tate

Karpuradi ChurnaPowder of Camphor Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Herb Name GingerLong PepperBlack PepperIndian SpikenardCloveMaceNutmegCubebCinnamonCamphorSugar Latin Zingiber officinalisPiper longumPiper nigrum Nardostachys jatamansi Eugenia caryophyllus Myristica fragrans Myristica fragrans Piper cubeba Cinnamonum zeylanicum CamphoraSaccharum Amount 125 grams100 grams75 grams50 grams 25 grams ea.500 grams Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Wind, Cold and Phlegm, Benefits Digestion, Stops Cough…

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Electuary of Gems (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium de GemmisElectuary of Gems Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name PearlSapphireHyacinth (yellow Zircon)CornelianGarnetEmeraldZedoaryDoronicumCitron peelMaceAmbergrisClove Basil seedAmberIvoryRed BehenWhite BehenCloveGingerLong PepperIndian SpikenardIndian leafSaffronGreater CardamonTroches of DiarrhodonAloeswoodCinnamonGalangalRound ZedoaryGold leafSilver leafMusk Latin MargaritaSapphirusHyacinthusSardusGranatusSmaragdusCurcuma zedoariaDoronicum hookeriCitrus medicaMyristica fragransAmbre grisOcinum gratissimumSuccinum EborisSalvia hemotodesCentaurea behenEugenia caryophyllusZingiber officinalisPiper longumNardostachys jatamansi Cinnamonum tamalaCrocus sativusAmomum subulatumTrochisci DiarrhodonAquillaria agallochaCinnamonum zeylanicumAlpina officinarumCurcuma aromaticaAurumArgentumMoschus…

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Electuary of Ginger (Dia Zingiber) (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Dia Zingiber Electuary of Ginger Tradition: Westerm, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Herb Name Pine nutPistachioAniseedFennel seedLicoriceSaffronGingerGalangalCloveCinnamonNutmegGrains of ParadiseMace CardamonIndian SpikenardRhubarbRose Latin Nux PineaPistachio verumPimpinella anisumFoeniculum vulgareGlycyrrhiza glabraCrocus sativusZingiber officinalisAlpina officinarumEugenia caryophyllusCinnamonum zeylanicumMyristica fragransAframomum meleguetaMyristica fragransElettaria cardamomumNardostachys jatamansiRheum palmatumRosa gallica Amount 1⁄2 oz.2 drams 1⁄2 dram ea. 15 grains ea. Preparation: Form an Electuary with…

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Electuary of Horehound Diaprassium

ByAdam Tate

DiaprassiumElectuary of Horehound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas (Luminare Majus, 1551) Herb Name HorehoundTragacanthPine nutSweet AlmondsPistachio DateFigRaisinsCinnamonCloveNutmegMaceAloeswoodGalangalZedoaryGingerIndian SpikenardLicoriceRhaponticumAnacardiumStorax MasticMyrrhGalbanumTerebinthOrrisRound BirthwortCaper root barkGentian Black PepperAniseedFennel seedDill seedMacedonian Parsley seedSaxifrage ColchicumOreganoHog FennelSquinanthCardamonWhite PepperCarawayLovageSwallow-wortBalsam herbPennyroyalDittanyCostusPellitorySavory BasilLong PepperAmomumWild ParsleyOrobusBalsam woodCassia WoodRed CoralIvoryBalsam fruitCretian CarrotMuskAmbergrisBone of a Stag’s Heart Latin Marrubium vulgareAstragalus tragacanthNux PineaPrunus amygdalus dulcisPistachio verumDiospyros lotus Ficus…

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Electuary of Quince with Spices

ByAdam Tate

Diacydonium cum Spicatum Electuary of Quince with Spices Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Quince juiceSugarWhite Wine VinegarGingerWhite Pepper Latin Cydonia oblongaSaccharumAcetum Vinum albumZingiber officinalisPiper album Amount 2 lbs. ea. 1⁄2 lb.2 oz.10 drams Preparation: Decoct the juice and sugar to a syrup, adding the Vinegar towards the end and removing the scum; then…

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Infusion for Burnt Bile of Mesue

ByAdam Tate

Infusion for Burnt Bile Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name Black MyrobalanGingerCinnamonRock Salt Latin Terminalia chebula (black) Zingiber officinalisCinnamonum zeylanicumSal Gem Amount 5 drams 1⁄2 scruple ea. Preparation: Mix, infuse 6 hours in Fumitory water, express and sweeten. Function: Purges Melancholy and Burnt Bile Use: For diseases of Burnt Bile; helps prepare…

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Stomach Pills Greater (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Pilulae Stomachica MagnaStomach Pills Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name Hiera PicraChebulic MyrobalanEmblic MyrobalanBelleric MyrobalanWormwoodMasticAniseedAgaricGingerClovesRock SaltSquinanthTurbith Latin Hiera PicraTerminalia chebulaEmblica officinalisTerminalia bellericaArtemisia absinthum Pistacia lentiscus Pimpinella anisum Fomitopsis officinalisZingiber officinalis Eugenia caryophyllusSal GemJuncus odoratusOperculina turpethum Amount 10 drams 3 drams ea. 3 ½ drams ea.2 oz. 1 dram ea.12 drams Preparation:…

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