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Antidote for Cold Kidneys and to Excite Libido (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Antidotum ad Frigiditatem Renem & Excitandam LibidinemAntidote for Cold Kidneys and to Excite Libido Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Herb Name OrchisElecampaneBlack PepperWild ParsleyBalsam tree resinCinnamonGingerEuphorbiumSilerNiterRocket seedSkink tailSavoryMarjoramLeek seedCoriander seedWatercressMustard seedHoney Latin Orchis spp.Inula heleniumPiper nigrumPetroselinum agreste Commiphora opobalsamum Cinnamonum zeylanicumZingiber officinalisEuphorbium resiniferaSiler montanumPotassium nitrateEruca sativaScincusSatureja montanaOreganum marjoranaAllium porrumCoriandrum…

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Magisterial Imperial Pills

ByAdam Tate

Pilulae Imperiales MagistraleMagisterial Imperial Pills Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Augustana Herb Name CinnamonCalamusAniseedMasticGreater CardamonGingerZedoaryMaceNutmegCloveSaffronCubebAloeswoodTurbithMannaAgaricSenna leafIndian SpikenardChebulic MyrobalanBelleric MyrobalanEmblic MyrobalanBlack MyrobalanYellow MyrobalanRhubarbAloe Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicumAcorus calamusPimpinella anisumPistacia lentiscusAmomum subulatumZingiber officinalisCurcuma zedoariaMyristica fragransMyristica fragransEugenia caryophyllusCrocus sativusPiper cubebaAquillaria agallochaOperculina turpethumFraxinus ornusFomitopsis officinalisCassia angustifoliaNardostachys jatamansiTerminalia chebulaTerminalia bellericaEmblica officinalisTerminalia chebula (black)Terminalia chebula (yellow)Rheum palmatumAloe vera Amount 2 scruples…

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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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Syrup of Horehound of Hamech

ByAdam Tate

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…

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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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Electuary of Sparrow’s Brains

ByAdam Tate

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…

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Electuary of Fruit Kernels (Rhazes)

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium de Nucleis Fructum Electuary of Fruit Kernels Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Rhases (Rhazes) Herb Name Sweet AlmondHazelnutIndia NutsPine nutPomegranate seedBlack PepperPistachio GingerLong PepperPeony seed Latin Prunus amygdalus dulcisCorylus avellanaCocos nuciferaNux Pinea Punica granatumPiper nigrumPistachio verumZingiber officinalisPiper longumPaeonia officinalis Amount 1 part ea. 1⁄3 part ea. Preparation: Powder and with Sugar form an Electuary….

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Powder of Senna (Montagna)

ByAdam Tate

Powder of Senna Tradition: Western Source / Author: Montagna Herb Name Senna leafGingerMaceCinnamonTartar Latin Cassia angustifolia Zingiber officinalis Myristica fragrans Cinnamonum zeylanicum Potassium tartrate Amount 1⁄2 oz. 3 drams ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Purges Melancholy from the Head Use: 1. Phlegm or Melancholy of the Head Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None…

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Powder of Turbith (Avicenna)

ByAdam Tate

Medicamentis TurbithPowder of Turbith Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Avicenna Herb Name GingerMasticTurbithSugar Latin Zingiber officinalis Pistacia lentiscus Operculina turpethum Saccharum Amount 10 drams ea.30 drams Preparation: Powder Function: Purges Phlegm Use: 1. Asthma from Phlegm congestion2. Phlegm congestion of the chest3. Phlegm obstructing the Stomach4. Phlegm disorders of the Brain and Nerves Dose:…

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Foetid Pills (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Pilulae de Foetida Foetid Pills, or Stinking Pills Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name AloeColocynthSagapenGum AmmoniacumMyrrhRue seedDodder of ThymeTurbithScammony preparedLesser Spurge root preparedColchicumGingerIndian SpikenardCinnamonSaffronCastoreumEuphorbium prepared Latin Aloe spp.Citrullus colocynthusFerula persicaDorema ammoniacumCommiphora molmolRuta graveolensCuscuta europeaOperculina turpethumConvovulus scammoniaEuphorbia spp.Colchicum autumnaleZingiber officinalisNardostachys jatamansi Cinnamonum zeylanicumCrocus sativusCastoreumEuphorbium resinifera Amount 5 drams ea.1⁄2 oz.3 drams 2 drams…

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Emperors Powder

ByAdam Tate

Species ImperatorisEmperors Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Austriaco, 1729 Herb Name CinnamonGingerCloveGalangalNutmegMace Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicumZingiber officinalisEugenia caryophyllusAlpina officinarumMyristica fragransMyristica fragrans Amount 10 drams1 oz.1⁄2 oz. 2 drams ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Cold and Wind, benefits the Heart, strengthens Digestion Use: 1. Coldness of the Heart2. Stomach Coldness: Wind, Colic, promotes Digestion…

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Antidote for Hip Pain and Arthritis (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Antidotum ad Dolores Coxendicis & Arthriticos Antidote for Hip Pain and Arthritis Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Herb Name EuphorbiumCostusAgaricCastoreumGingerBlack PepperHoney Latin Euphorbium resinifera Saussurea lappa Fomitopsis officinalis Castoreum Zingiber officinalisPiper nigrumMel Amount 6 drams ea.sufficient Preparation: Powder, and mix with Honey to form an Electuary Function: Clears Cold…

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