Powder for Cancer Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name Quicklime washed 9 timesPepperOrpimentVinegar HoneyBarley meal Latin Calcium hydroxidePiper nigrumArsenic trisulphideAcetum MelHordeum vulgare Amount equal parts Preparation: Form a dough and bake until scorched. Powder and keep for use Function: Resolves Tumors Use: Cancer of the Skin, Flesh…
Antidotum Asthmaticus Antidote Against Asthma Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Herb Name Sugar PenidPine nutRaisinSweet AlmondDate LicoriceGingerStarchTragacanthFrankincenseMastic Bean mealLinseedHoney Latin Penidiarum Nux PineaVitis viniferaPrunus amygdalus dulcis Diospyros lotusGlycyrrhiza glabraZingiber officinalisAmyli Astragalus tragacanthBoswellia sacraPistacia lentiscusFaba Linium usitatissimumMel Amount 50 drams 7 drams ea. 4 drams ea.sufficient Preparation: Powder, and mix with…
Confection of Montagnana for the Sight Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Siler montane seedEyebrightFennel seedCubeb CardamonMaceCelandine seedRue seedRosemaryAniseedAloeswoodCarawayGolden RodSugar or Honey Latin Siler montanumEuphrasia officinalisFoeniculum vulgarePiper cubebaElettaria cardamomumMyristica fragransChelidonium majusRuta graveolensRosmarinus officinalisPimpinella anisumAquillaria agallochaCarum carviSolidago virgaureaSaccharum et Mel Amount 1 dram 1 1⁄2 drams 2 drams 1 oz. 1⁄2 oz.sufficient Preparation: Beat…
Electuarium SymphytiElectuary of Comfrey Tradition: Western Source / Author: Fioravantus Herb Name Comfrey rootPomegranate peelAloeswoodMyrrh MasticSarcocollaDragon’s BloodHoney Latin Symphytum officinale Punica granatum Aquillaria agallocha Commiphora molmol Pistacia lentiscus Astragalus sarcocolla Daemonorops draco Mel Amount 1 lb.1 oz.6 drams 2 drams ea. 16 oz. Preparation: Powder the herbs and gums, then with the Honey, form an…
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…
Antidotum Augustini Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Herb Name Ginger Indian SpikenardAmomumBaccharis *LovageParsley seedBlack PepperThymeHoney Latin Zingiber officinalis Nardostachys jatamansi Amomum subulatumAsarum europaeumLevisticum officinalePetroselinum crispumPiper nigrum Thymus vulgarisMel Amount 32 drams 32 dr., 1 scr. 32 drams ea. 16 drams ea. 4 dr., 1 scr. ea. qs * the…
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…
Antidotum Epilepticus Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Herb Name Indian SpikenardSaffronGingerCassia WoodLong PepperGentian Selinum seed *OpiumWhite PepperAniseedHoney Latin Nardostachys jatamansiCrocus sativusZingiber officinalisCinnamonum cassiaPiper longum Gentiana luteaSelinum palustre *Papaver somniferumPiper nigrumPimpinella anisumMel Amount 27 dr., 3 scr. ea. 18 dr., 2 scr. ea. 9 dr., 1 scr. ea.sufficient * Listed…
HydromelHoney Water Tradition: Western Source / Author: Since at least Hippocrates. Herb Name HoneyWater Latin MelAqua Amount 1 part12 parts Preparation: Boil down to 8 parts (until one-third is consumed), removing the scum as it rises, and keep for use. Function: Nourishing, clears Phlegm, promotes Urine, promotes Healing Use: 1. long used for all diseases…
Antidotum ad Coxendicis dolores Probatissimum Antidote Proven for Hip Pain Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Herb Name SavinGermanderMyrrhBlack PepperIvyHoney Latin Juniperus sabina Teucrium chamaedrys Commiphora molmol Piper nigrumHedera helixMel Amount 2–3 drams 2 dramssufficient Preparation: Powder, and mix with Honey to form an Electuary Function: Clears Wind and Damp,…
Antidotum Congruens Tussientibus Antidote Suitable for Cough Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Herb Name SulphurOpiumBlack PepperSpikenardSaffronCassiaBalsam woodEuphorbiumCastoreumPyrethrumCeltic OrrisAniseedParsley seedCelery seedHenbane seedWild ParsleyCarrot seedMacedonian Parsley seedClove Honey Latin SulphuraPapaver somniferumPiper nigrumNardostachys jatamansiCrocus sativusCinnamonum cassiaCommiphora opobalsamum Euphorbium resiniferaCastoreumAnacyclus pyrethrumIris spp.Pimpinella anisumPetroselinum crispumApium graveolensHyoscyamus nigerPetroselinum agresteDaucus carrotaPetroselinum macedonicumEugenia caryophyllusMel Amount 18 dr.,…
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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