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Powder of Galangal Compound (Diagalanga) (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

DiagalangaPowder of Galangal Compound Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name GalangalAloeswoodCloveMaceLovage seedGinger Long PepperWhite PepperCinnamonCalamusCalamint MintGreater CardamonIndian SpikenardParsley seedAniseedFennel seedCaraway seed Latin Alpina officinarum Aquillaria agallocha Eugenia caryophyllus Myristica fragrans Levisticum officinale Zingiber officinalis Piper longum Piper album Cinnamonum zeylanicum Acorus calamus Calamintha officinalis Mentha arvensis Amomum subulatum Nardostachys jatamansi Petroselinum crispum…

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Troches of Nutmeg (Rhasis)

ByAdam Tate

Trochisci Myristicae Troches of Nutmeg Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Rhasis Herb Name MasticIndian SpikenardAloeswoodCinnamonCloveGallia MuscataNutmegCubebGreater CardamonLesser CardamonCitron peelMusk Latin Pistacia lentiscusNardostachys jatamansiAquillaria agallochaCinnamonum zeylanicumEugenia caryophyllusCompound Myristica fragransPiper cubebaAmomum subulatumElettaria cardamomumCitrus medicaMoschus Amount 2 drams ea.1 oz. Preparation: Powder and form Troches with Wine Function: Moves the Blood and Qi, regulates the Heart Use:…

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Decoction for the Liver (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Decoction for the Liver Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus (Medicamentorum Opus Nicolai Myrepsus 1625) Herb Name GentianGreater CardamonWormwoodCostusAgrimonyBitter AlmondsBlack PepperAniseed Latin Gentiana luteaAmomum subulatum Artemisia absinthum Saussurea lappa Agrimonia eupatoria Prunus amygdalus amara Piper nigrumPimpinella anisum Amount 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. Preparation: Decoction Function: Open Obstruction, Clears Liver Heat…

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Powder for the Stomach (Universale)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for the Stomach (2) Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764 Herb Name CinnamonGingerLicoriceLong PepperCloveGalangalMace Lesser CardamomGreater CardamonNutmegSpikenard Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicumZingiber officinalisGlycyrrhiza glabraPiper longum Eugenia caryophyllusAlpina officinarumMyristica fragransElettaria cardamomumAmomum subulatumMyristica fragransNardostachys jatamansi Amount 1 1⁄2 oz. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 1 dram ea. 1⁄2 dram Preparation: Powder Function: Warms, clears Wind, benefits the…

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Christian Electuary

ByAdam Tate

Christian Electuary Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Herb Name RoseCyperusPyrethrumCloveIndian SpikenardMasticZerumbetSaffron CardamonGreater CardamonNutmeg Latin Rosa gallicaCyperus rotundusAnacyclus pyrethrumEugenia caryophyllusNardostachys jatamansiPistacia lentiscusZingiber zerumbetCrocus sativusElettaria cardamomumAmomum subulatumMyristica fragrans Amount equal parts Preparation: Dissolve Sugar in Rose water, mix equal parts with Honey, add the powders and form an Electuary. Function: Moves Qi and Blood,…

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Letificans Electuary of Filius Zacharia

ByAdam Tate

Letificans Electuary of Filius Zacharia Tradition: Western Source / Author: Filius Zacharia (De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) Herb Name RoseCyperusCloveMasticAloeswoodIndian SpikenardAsarabaccaCinnamonSaffron BalmClove Basil seedPearlIndian leafMaceCardamonGreater CardamonNutmegCitron peelGallia MoschataZedoaryDoronicumBasil seedMusk Latin Rosa gallicaCyperus rotundusEugenia caryophyllusPistacia lentiscusAquillaria agallochaNardostachys jatamansiAsarum europeumCinnamonum zeylanicumCrocus sativusMelissa officinalisOcinum gratissimumMargaritaCinnamonum tamalaMyristica fragransElettaria cardamomum Amomum subulatum Myristica fragransCitrus medicaGallia Moschata Curcuma zedoaria Doronicum…

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Triphera of the Saracens (Triphera Saracenica Magna)

ByAdam Tate

Triphera Saracenica Magna Triphera of the Saracens Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name Chebulic MyrobalanBelleric MyrobalanEmblic MyrobalanBlack MyrobalanYellow MyrobalanCinnamon Black PepperWhite PepperLong PepperIndian leafIndian SpikenardCardamonGreater CardamonWatercressCyperus Celery seedAsh tree seedCloveRed BehenWhite BehenGingerNutmegMaceSesame seedSweet AlmondsBitter AlmondsAloeswoodRhubarbFennel seedMastic Clove Basil seedMintPersian Oregano Latin Terminalia chebulaTerminalia bellericaEmblica officinalisTerminalia chebula (black)Terminalia chebula (yellow) Cinnamonum zeylanicum…

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Powder for Loss of Appetite (Isaac)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Loss of Appetite Tradition: Western Source / Author: Isaac (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name Greater CardamonLesser CardamonMace Latin Amomum subulatum Elettaria cardamomum Myristica fragrans Amount equal parts Preparation: Powder and mix with an equal weight of Sugar Function: Warms, clears Damp, moves Qi, benefits the Stomach Use: Poor Appetite Dose:…

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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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Letificans Electuary (Unani)

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium LaetificansLetificans Electuary Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Herb Name PearlRuby *Lapis lazuli preparedRed Coral AmberJasperJew’s stoneMuskAloeswoodGreen Pistachio skinCitron peel Red BehenWhite BehenDoronicumGingerColchicumLong PepperBlack PepperAsarumRed SandalwoodWhite SandalwoodUsneaOrchisWild ParsnipRoseTabasheerMasticCostusChicoryCinnamon **PyrethrumEuphorbiumWhite Henbane seedBalsam Apple seedOpiumSaffron Greater Cardamon Latin MargaritaRubinus Lapis AzureusCorallum rubrumSuccinum JaspidisLapis Judaicus Moschus Aquillaria agallochaPistachio verumCitrus medicaSalvia hemotodesCentaurea behenDoronicum hookeriZingiber officinalisColchicum luteumPiper…

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Letificans Almansoris (Rhasis)

ByAdam Tate

Letificans Almansoris Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Rhasis (Rhazes) Herb Name Chebulic MyrobalanEmblic MyrobalanCinnamonBalm seed Citron peelGallia MoschataMasticSaffronNutmegGreater CardamonRed BehenWhite BehenPeony seedZedoaryDoronicumBasil seedClove Basil seed Musk Latin Terminalia chebulaEmblica officinalisCinnamonum zeylanicumMelissa officinalis Citrus medicaGallia MoschataPistacia lentiscusCrocus sativusMyristica fragransAmomum subulatumSalvia hemotodesCentaurea behenPaeonia officinalisCurcuma zedoariaDoronicum hookeriOcinum basilicumOcinum gratissimum Moschus Amount 20301 oz. 1⁄2 oz. ea.1 scruple,…

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