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Powder for Paralysis and Vertigo (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Paralysis and Vertigo Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name SageLavenderHyssopMintCloveNutmegCinnamonWhite Ginger *Grains of ParadiseZedoary GalangalCalamusJuniper berryPeony seed Latin Salvia officinalisLavendula officinalisHyssopus officinaleMentha arvensisEugenia caryophyllusMyristica fragransCinnamonum zeylanicumZingiber officinalisAframomum meleguetaCurcuma zedoaria Alpina officinarumAcorus calamusJuniperus communisPaeonia officinalis Amount 2 oz. 1 oz. ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea.2 drams3…

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Decoction of Thyme

ByAdam Tate

Decoction of Thyme Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name ThymeHyssopChebulic MyrobalanWormwoodAniseedGinger Latin Thymus vulgarisHyssopus officinaleTerminalia chebulaArtemisia absinthumPimpinella anisumZingiber officinalis Amount 1 ounce ea. 3 drams ea.2 drams Preparation: Prepare a Decoction Function: Purges Phlegm humor Use: 1. Phlegm type Cough2. Asthma3. Poor Digestion Dose: 2–4 ounces Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to…

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Tincture Against Convulsions

ByAdam Tate

Tinctura ConvulsioTincture Against Convulsions Tradition: Western Source / Author: Salmon Herb Name HyssopRueSageStoechasRosemaryCalamintBetonyCalamusPeony rootParsley rootStone Parsley rootFennel rootButchers Broom rootAsparagus rootAniseed Fennel seedNutmegCinnamonHoney Latin Hyssopus officinaleRuta graveolensSalvia officinalisLavendula stoechasRosmarinus officinalisCalamintha officinalisBetonica officinalisAcorus calamusPeonia officinalisPetroselinum crispumSison amomumFoeniculum vulgareRuscus aculeatusAsparagus officinalePimpinella anisumFoeniculum vulgareMyristica fragransCinnamonum zeylanicumMel Amount 1 handful ea. 2 drams ea. 4 drams ea. 3 drams…

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Decoction for Asthma (Zacharia)

ByAdam Tate

Decoction for Asthma Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zacharia Herb Name FigRaisinsDateCelery seedFennel seedMaidenhairLicoriceHyssopHorehoundFenugreek Latin Ficus caricaVitis viniferaDiospyros lotusApium graveolensFoeniculum vulgareAdiantum capillus-venerisGlycyrrhiza glabraHyssopus officinaleMarrubium vulgareTrigonella foenum-graecum Amount 10 drams ea.7 drams 5 drams ea. Preparation: Prepare a standard decoction Function: Strengthens the Lungs, Clears Phlegm, stops Wheezing Use: 1. Asthma2. Cough3. Wheezing and Breathlessness Dose:…

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Decoction of Hyssop (Andrezeos)

ByAdam Tate

Decoction of Hyssop Tradition: Western Source / Author: Andrezeos (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Herb Name HyssopAgaricOrrisLicoriceSquinanthPeonyAsarabaccaRound BirthwortGum AmmoniacumFennel seedStoechas juice concentrateHorehound juice concentrateLacca Latin Hyssopus officinale Fomitopsis officinalis Iris germanica Glycyrrhiza glabra Juncus odoratus Paeonia officinalis Asarum europeum Aristolchia spp. Dorema ammoniacum Foeniculum vulgare Lavendula stoechas Marrubium vulgare Laccifer lacca Amount…

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Decoction to Promote Menstruation (Turner)

ByAdam Tate

Decoction to Promote Menstruation Tradition: Western Source / Author: De Morbis Foeminis, Turner, 1686 Herb Name MugwortBetonyElecampaneHyssop Latin Artemisia vulgaris Betonica officinalis Inula helenium Hyssopus officinale Amount 1 handful ea. Preparation: Boil in 1 1⁄2 pints of white wine, or a mixture of water and wine Function: Moves the Blood, benefits Qi Use: Delayed or…

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Decoction of Hyssop and Coltsfoot (Wirtzung)

ByAdam Tate

Decoction of Hyssop and Coltsfoot Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name HyssopColtsfootFigsRaisinsLicorice Latin Hyssopus officinale Tussilago farfara Ficus caricaVitis vinifera Glycyrrhiza glabra Amount 1 handful ea. 1 oz. ea. Preparation: Boil in Water until one-third is consumed Function: Clears Phlegm, strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough Use: 1. Cough2. Lung weakness Dose: a cupful…

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Electuary of Bayberries (Zacharia)

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium de Baccis Lauri Electuary of Bayberries Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Zacharia (Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681) Herb Name RueSagapen Gum AmmoniacumBishop’s weed seed CuminSavoryCaraway seedParsley seedBitter AlmondLong PepperBlack PepperPennyroyalCalamusHyssopBay berriesCastoreum Latin Ruta graveolensFerula persicaDorema ammoniacumAmmi majusCuminum cyminumSatureja montanaCarum carviPetroselinum spp.Prunus amygdalus amaraPiper longumPiper nigrumMentha pulegiumAcorus calamusHyssopus officinalisLaurus nobilisCastoreum Amount 5 drams4 drams3 drams 2 drams…

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Syrup of Licorice (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Syrup of Licorice Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name LicoriceWhite (or Red) MaidenhairHyssop Latin Glycyrrhiza glabra Adiantum capillus-veneris Hyssopus officinale Amount 2 oz. 1 oz. 1⁄2 oz. Preparation: Steep in 4 lbs of hot water; after 24 hours, boil until half is consumed, then strain and clarify. With honey, penids, and sugar, 8…

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Electuary of Currants

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium de Corruns Electuary of Currants Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung (not the originator) Herb Name Peony rootLicoriceHyssopBalmHart’s Tongue Latin Paeonia officinalisGlycyrrhiza glabra Hyssopus officinalisMelissa officinalisScolopendrium vulgare Amount 1⁄2 oz. ea. 1⁄2 handful ea. Preparation: Boil gently in Rain water, press it out and strain through cloth. Add a quantity of well pounded Black…

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Electuary of Orris Root (Diaireos Salomonis) (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Diaireos Salomonis Electuary of Orris Root Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Herb Name OrrisPennyroyalLicoriceHyssopTragacanthStarchBitter AlmondsPine nutCinnamonGingerBlack PepperFigRaisinsDateStorax Latin Iris germanica Mentha pulegium Glycyrrhiza glabra Hyssopus officinale Astragalus tragacanth Amylum Prunus amygdalus amara Nux PineaCinnamonum zeylanicum Zingiber officinalis Piper nigrum Ficus carica Vitis vinifera Diospyros lotus Styrax officinalis Amount 1 oz. 6 drams ea….

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Tincture Against Schirrus of the Spleen

ByAdam Tate

Tinctura in Schirro LienisTincture Against Schirrus of the Spleen Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mylius Herb Name WormwoodOreganoRueHyssopSt. John’s wortCalamintSpikenardTamariskBalmMallowPennyroyalAniseedCaraway seedFennel seedDodderBenzoin Latin Artemisia absinthumOreganum vulgareRuta graveolensHyssopus officinaleHypericum perforatumCalamintha officinalisNardostachys jatamansi Tamarix gallicaMelissa officinalisMalva sylvestris Mentha pulegiumPimpinella anisumCarum carvi Foeniculum vulgareCuscuta europea Styrax benzoin Amount 1 handful ea. 1⁄2 handful3 drams Preparation: Mix and form…

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