Decoction of Self Heal Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Self HealPeppermintHyssop Latin Prunella vulgarisMentha piperitaHyssopus officinale Amount 1 oz. 1⁄2 oz. ea. Preparation: Decoction Function: clears Heat and Phlegm, resolves Swellings Use: 1. Scrofula2. Lymphadenitis3. May also be used for mild cases of Hypertension Dose: a cupful twice daily Cautions: None noted Modifications:…
Decoction of Hyssop and Rue Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dioscorides Herb Name Hyssop RueFigs Latin Hyssopus officinaleRuta graveolensFicus carica Amount 5 drams ea.2 Preparation: Decoct together, then add Honey Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Chronic Coughs2. Bronchitis3. Pleurisy4. Wheezing from thick Phlegm5. Asthma6. Shortness of Breath associated with obstruction…
Steam Bath for Red Eyes Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name HyssopMarjoramFenugreekCamomileMelilotRose Latin Hyssopus officinaleOreganum marjoranaTrigonella foenum-graecumMatricaria recutita Melilotus officinalisRosa gallica Amount equal parts Preparation: Boil and let the vapors go in the eyes. Function: Clears Heat, relieves Inflammation Use: 1. Sore, red Eyes2. Heat conditions of the Eyes Dose: Use as a…
Decoctum ThymiDecoction of Thyme Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name ThymeDodderEmblic Myrobalan Chebulic MyrobalanHyssopTurbith Stoechas PolypodyAgrimony *Celery rootFennel rootRaisins stonedWormwoodAniseedCarrot seed Latin Thymus vulgarisCuscuta europeaEmblica officinalisTerminalia chebulaHyssopus officinaleOperculina turpethumLavendula stoechasPolypodium vulgareAgrimonia eupatoria Apium graveolensFoeniculum vulgareVitis viniferaArtemisia absinthumPimpinella anisumDaucus carrota Amount 1 oz. ea.½ oz. 5 drams ea. 7 drams ea.½ oz….
Decoction of Maidenhair Tradition: Western Source / Author: Humain (De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) Herb Name Fresh MaidenhairHyssopBean peeledFennel seedAniseed Lettuce seedPurslane seedWhite Poppy seedSweet AlmondBitter AlmondBarley huskedMelon seedPumpkin seedMyrtle berry Gum Arabic toastedRaisinsDateFig Jujube Latin Adiantum capillus-venerisHyssopus officinaleFabaFoeniculum vulgarePimpinella anisumLactuosa sativaPortulaceae oleraceaPapaver somniferumPrunus amygdalus dulcisPrunus amygdalus amaraHordeum vulgareCitrullus vulgarisCucurbita pepo Myrtus communisAcacia arabicaVitis…
Electuarium Sanum et Expertum ‘A Sound and Experienced Electuary’ Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name JujubeSebestenCurrantFig DateFenugreekMaidenhairCinnamonHyssopOrrisLicoriceAniseedFennel seedLinseedMint Latin Ziziphus jujubaCordia sppRibes nigrumFicus caricaDiospyros lotusTrigonella foenum-graecum Adiantum capillus-venerisCinnamonum zeylanicumHyssopus officinale Iris germanicaGlycyrrhiza glabraPimpinella anisumFoeniculum vulgareLinium usitatissimumMentha arvensis Amount 15 ea. 1 oz. 2 1⁄2 oz.1⁄2 handful 2 drams ea. Preparation: Seethe in…
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…
Confection for a Cold and Moist Uterus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, Renou, 1615) Herb Name CyperusMandrake rootHyssopMugwortAmeos seedSeselos seedAgnus CastusLong PepperCassia WoodBlack Hellebore, preparedPeony seedSugar Latin Cyperus rotundusMandragora officinalisHyssopus officinaleArtemisia vulgarisAmmi majus Siler trilobumVitex agnus-castusPiper longumCinnamonum cassiaHelleborus nigerPaeonia officinalisSaccharum Amount 6 drams4 scruples 1 handful ea. 1 oz. ea.2 oz. 1⁄2…
Syrup of Betony Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641 Herb Name BetonyRueCelandineStrawberry leafEyebrightLovagePennyroyalChamedrysRosemaryOregano Bay leafSageHyssopLicoriceMadderCloveAniseedDill seedAmmiParsley seedLettuce seedBorage flowersRose Latin Betonica officinalisRuta graveolensChelidonium majusFragaria spp.Euphrasia officinalisLevisticum officinaleMentha pulegiumTeucrinum chamaedrysRosmarinus officinalisOreganum vulgareLaurus nobilis Salvia officinalisHyssopus officinaleGlycyrrhiza glabraRubia tinctorumEugenia caryophyllusPimpinella anisumAnethum graveolensAmmi majusPetroselinum crispumLactuosa sativaBorago officinalisRosa gallica Amount 1 handful 1⁄2 handful ea. 1 1⁄2…
Electuarium Papus InnocentiiElectuary of Pope Innocent Against Blindness Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Fennel seedSiler Montane seedBlue GermanderStavesacre seedCelery seedAniseedParsley seedPennyroyalHyssopSaxifrageJuniper berries Latin Foeniculum vulgare Laserpitium siler Teucrium spp. Delphinium staphisagria Apium graveolens Pimpinella anisum Petroselinum crispum Mentha pulegium Hyssopus officinale Saxifraga alba Juniperus communis Amount 1⁄2 pound 4 ounces ea. 2 ounces…
Electuary for Asthma Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Herb Name Licorice juiceHyssopMaidenhairCardamonBlack PepperBitter AlmondRound BirthwortNettle seedOrris SaltpeterWatercressRadish seed Latin Succus GlycyrrhizaHyssopus officinaleAdiantum capillus-venerisElettaria cardamomumPiper nigrum Prunus amygdalus amaraAristolchia spp.Urtica dioicaIris germanica Potassium nitrateNasturtium officinaleRaphanus sativa Amount 10 drams ea. 5 drams ea. Preparation: Powder and with sufficient Honey,…
Decoction for Paralysis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Praxis Medicinae Theorica et Empirica, 1585 Herb Name HyssopSageRosemary Latin Hyssopus officinale Salvia officinalis Rosmarinus officinalis Amount 3 handfuls 1 handful ea. Preparation: Decoct until one third is wasted; add Honey Function: Calms the Liver, settles Wind, moves Qi and Blood, benefits the Nerves Use: Paralysis Dose:…
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