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Troches of Camphor (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Trochisci de CamphoraQurs KafoorTroches of Camphor Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus Herb Name RoseGum ArabicTragacanthTabasheerCucumber seedPurslane seedLicoriceSaffronStarchCamphor Latin Rosa gallicaAcacia arabicaAstragalus tragacanthBambusae silicaeCucumis sativusPortulaceae oleraceaGlycyrrhiza glabraCrocus sativusAmylumCamphora Amount 4 drams ea. 1 ounce ea. 2 drams3 drams 1⁄2 dram A contemporary Unani version: Herb Name TabasheerRoseCamphorWhite SandalwoodPurslane seedChicory seedLettuce seedPumpkin seed kernel…

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Powder of Three Sandalwoods (Diatrisantalum) (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Pulvis Triasantalum, or Pulvis Diatrion Santalon,or DiatrisantalumPowder of Three Sandalwoods Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Praepositus Herb Name 3 Sandalwoods prepared *Red RosesSugar CandyRhubarbTabasheerLicorice juicePurslane seedsWhite starchGum ArabicTragacanthMelon seedCucumber seedPumpkin seedGourd seedEndiveCamphor Latin Santalum & Pterocarpus spp.Rosa gallica SaccharumRheum palmatumBambusae silicaeSuccus GlycyrrhizaPortulaceae oleraceaAmylum Acacia arabicaAstragalus tragacanthCitrullus vulgarisCucumis sativusCucurbita pepoCucurbitas spp.Chicorium endivaCamphora Amount 3…

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Decoction for Spitting Blood

ByAdam Tate

Decoction for Spitting Blood Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name JujubesSebestenGum ArabicTragacanthAniseedMallow seedSteeled water Latin Ziziphus jujuba Cordia sppAcacia arabica Astragalus tragacanth Pimpinella anisum Malva sylvestris Aqua chalebs Amount 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea.1 quart Preparation: Decoct until one third has been decocted Function: Nourishes Lung, benefits Yin and Qi, stops Bleeding…

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Troches of Rhubarb for the Liver

ByAdam Tate

Troches of Rhubarb for the Liver Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Herb Name RhubarbGum ArabicRed EarthLaccaAniseedCelery seed Latin Rheum palmatum Acacia arabica Terra Rubra Laccifer lacca Pimpinella anisum Apium graveolens Amount 50 grams ea. 40 grams25 grams20 grams10 grams Preparation: Powder and with Plantain juice, form Troches Function: Clears Liver Heat, Styptic Use: 1. used…

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Powder for Dysuria

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Dysuria Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoea Wirtenbergica, 1785 Herb Name Marshmallow rootLicoriceCotton seedWhite Poppy seedPurslane seedBarley Armenian EarthGum ArabicTragacanthWhite Sugar Latin Althea officinalisGlycyrrhiza glabraGossypium herbaceumPapaver somniferum albaPortulaceae oleraceaHordeum vulgare Terra ArmeniusAcacia arabicaAstragalus tragacanthSaccharum album Amount 1 oz. 1⁄2 oz. 2 drams ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 1 dram ea.1⁄2 oz. Preparation: Powder Function:…

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Electuary for Hernia

ByAdam Tate

Electuary for Hernias Tradition: Western Source / Author: Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, Renou, 1615) Herb Name Comfrey rootCypress nutsTragacanthMastic Gum ArabicArmenian EarthDragons BloodTabasheerHare’s hair, cut fineHoney clarified Latin Symphytum officinaleCupressus semperviensAstragalus tragacanthPistacia lentiscusAcacia arabica Terra ArmeniusDaemonorops dracoBambusae silicaeLeporis capillusMel  Amount 1 dram ea.3 drams sufficient Preparation: Powder the herbs, Earth and Hares hair, and with clarified…

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Powder to Stop Bleeding (Wirtzung)

ByAdam Tate

Powder to Stop Bleeding Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Armenian EarthMarshmallow rootGum ArabicDragon’s Blood Latin Terra Armenius Althea officinalis Acacia arabica Daemonorops draco Amount 10 grains 5 grains ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Moistens, clears Heat, stops Bleeding Use: 1. Various types of Bleeding associated with Heat and dryness Dose: This is taken…

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Troches for Cough (Andromachus)

ByAdam Tate

Troches for Cough Tradition: Western Source / Author: Andromachus Herb Name Pine nutStarchGum ArabicTragacanthPoppy seed Latin Nux PineaAmylumAcacia arabicaAstragalus tragacanthPapaver somniferum Amount 5 drams 2 drams ea. Preparation: Powder and form Troches (or lozenges) with a little Water. Function: Clears Heat, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Cough from Heat or Dryness Dose: to be…

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Pills for Hot Cough (Zacharia)

ByAdam Tate

Pills for Hot Cough Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Zacharia Herb Name Licorice juiceStarchTragacanthGum ArabicBitter AlmondsSugar Candy Latin Succus GlycyrrhizaAmylumAstragalus tragacanthAcacia arabicaPrunus amygdalus amaraSaccharum Candi Amount 1 dram each3 drams Preparation: Powder and form Pills with mucilage of Quince seed Function: Clears Heat, soothes the Throat, stops Cough Use: 1. Hot Cough2. Dry or…

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Troches of Ramich (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Trochisci Ramich Troches of Ramich Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name Sorrel juiceRoseMyrtle berryGall RoseWhite SandalwoodGum ArabicSumacTabasheerMyrtle berryAloeswoodCloveMaceNutmegSour Grapes Latin Rumex acetosaRosa gallicaMyrtus communisQuercus infectoriaRosa gallicaSantalum albumAcacia arabicaRhus parvifloraBambusae silicaeMyrtus communisAquillaria agallochaEugenia caryophyllusMyristica fragransMyristica fragransVitis vinifera Amount 16 oz.1 oz.2 oz.3 oz.1 oz.10 drams1 1⁄2 drams 1 oz. ea.4 oz. 1⁄2 oz….

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Powder for Excess Sweating

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Excess Sweating Tradition: Western Source / Author: Alexander Benedictus (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name Gum ArabicMasticAmberFrankincense Latin Acacia arabica Pistacia lentiscus Succinum Boswellia sacra Amount 1 oz. ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent Use: Excessive Sweating Dose: This was sprinkled topically as a type of traditional Antiperspirant Cautions: None noted Modifications:…

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Restorative Electuary (Antidotus Analeptica) (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Antidotus Analeptica,or Electuarium Resumptivum Restorative Electuary Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Herb Name Red roseLicoriceGum ArabicTragacanthRed SandalwoodWhite SandalwoodLicorice juiceWhite StarchWhite Poppy seedPurslane seedLettuce seedEndive seedMelon seed Gourd seedPumpkin seedCucumber seedQuince seedMallow seedCotton seedViolet Pine nutsPistachioSweet AlmondsPulp of SebestensCloves TabasheerCinnamonSaffronSugar Penids Latin Rosa gallicaGlycyrrhiza glabraAcacia arabicaAstragalus tragacanthPterocarpus santalinusSantalum albumSuccus GlycyrrhizaAmylumPapaver somniferumPortulaceae oleraceaLactuosa sativaChicorium endivaCitrullus…

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