Species PectoralesPectoral Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: German and Russian Pharmacopoeias (C. early 20th century) Herb Name Marshmallow rootColtsfootLicoriceMullein AniseedOrris Latin Althea officinalis Tussilago farfara Glycyrrhiza glabra Verbascum thapsus Pimpinella anisum Iris germanica Amount 8 parts4 parts3 parts 2 parts ea.1 part Preparation: Powder Function: Stops Cough and Wheezing, clears Phlegm Use: 1. Cough…
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…
Pulvis CatarrhalisPowder for Catarrh Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Flowers of SulphurSaltpeterLicoriceFennel seed Latin Flos Sulphuris Potassium nitrate Glycyrrhiza glabra Foeniculum vulgare Amount equal parts Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Cold and Damp Use: Catarrh Dose: 1–2 scruples Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Syrupus de Chichorio cum Rhubarbaro Syrup of Chicory with Rhubarb Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Prepositus Herb Name BarleyCelery rootFennel rootAsparagus rootChicoryDandelionEndiveSow ThistleLettuceLiverwortFumitoryHopsMaidenhairWhite MaidenhairBlack CeterachLicoriceWinter CherryDodder Latin Hordeum vulgareApium graveolensFoeniculum vulgareAsparagus officinaleChicorium intybusTaraxacum officinaleChicorium endivaSonchus arvensisLactuosa sativaHepatica spp.Fumaria officinalisHumulus lupulusAdiantum capillus-venerisAsplenium ruta murariaAsplenium ceterachGlycyrrhiza glabraPhysalis alkekengiCuscuta europea Amount 2 oz. ea. 2 handfuls ea….
Electuary to Cleanse the Lungs Tradition: Unani / Iranian Source / Author: The Medical Formulary of al Samarqandi Herb Name OrrisLicorice Latin Iris germanicaGlycyrrhiza glabra Amount equal parts Preparation: Powder and mix with Honey to form an Electuary Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, Strengthens the Lungs Use: 1. Cough from Cold Phlegm2. Wheezing, Asthma Dose: Half–1…
Antidotum HaemogogumElectuary Provoking Menstruation Tradition: Wetsern, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrini (Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641) Herb Name AsarabaccaAcorusAmomumOrach seedFennel seedAniseedGreater CentauryCretian Carrot seedNigella seedCaraway AlumCloveBlack Hellebore, preparedOrobusCyperusBalsam woodJuncus odoratusLong BirthwortMugwortCassia pulpMyrrhMacedonian Parsley seedPellitoryRue seedIndian SpikenardPennyroyalCelery seedSavinBlack PepperCapers root-barkCuminBay leaf LicoriceLupin Latin Asarum europeumIris pseudoacorusAmomum subulatumAtriplex hortensisFoeniculum vulgarePimpinella anisumCentaurea scabiosaDaucus spp. Nigella sativaCarum carviAlumenEugenia caryophyllusHelleborus nigerVicia…
DiacatholicumOr, Electuarium CatholicumCatholicum,Or, Universal Purging Electuary Tradition: Western,, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Herb Name Fresh Polypody rootFennel seedCassia pulpTamarind SennaPolypody rootVioletRhubarbAniseedSugar PenidSugar CandyLicoriceMelon seedGourd seedPumpkin seedCucumber seed Latin Polypodium vulgareFoeniculum vulgareCassia fistulaTamarindus indicaCassia angustifoliaPolypodium vulgareViola odorataRheum palmatumPimpinella anisumSaccharum PenidumSaccharum CandiGlycyrrhiza glabraCitrullus vulgarisLagenaria vulgarisCucurbita pepoCucumis sativus Amount 6 drams ea. 2 oz. ea. 1 oz….
Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan 木香顺气丸 Costus Order the Qi Pill Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Herb Name Xiang Fu (Cyperus) Wu Yao (Lindera)Mu Xiang (Costus)Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange)Chen Pi (Tangerine peel)Shen Qu (Fermented Leaven) *Shan Zha (Hawthorn) *Mai Ya (Malted Barley) *Lai Fu Zi (Radish seed)Fu Ling (Poria)Bing Lang (Betel nut)Qing Pi (Green Tangerine…
Decoction for Cough and Asthma Tradition: Western (Greek) Source / Author: Dioscorides (from Syrian “Books of Mediicnes”) Herb Name MintOreganoMaidenhairHorehoundOrrisLicorice Latin Mentha arvensisOreganum vulgareAdiantum capillus-venerisMarrubium vulgareIris germanicaGlycyrrhiza glabra Amount equal parts Preparation: Decoct in water down to half, strain and add Honey Function: Stops Cough and Wheezing, Clears Phlegm, Opens the Lungs Use: 1. Cough2….
Electuary for Spitting Blood Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Pine nutsCurrantsLicoriceCinnamonGingerSugar Latin Nux PineaRibes nigrumGlycyrrhiza glabraCinnamonum zeylanicumZingiber officinalis Saccharum Amount 1 oz.1 1⁄2 oz. 1⁄2 oz.2 drams 1 dram equal to the rest Preparation: Boil the sugar with Plantain water to a syrup, add the rest in powder. Function: Clears Heat, strengthens…
Powder to Strengthen the Memory Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name AmbrosiaMarjoramSageBetonyBalmBay berryPeony seedBalm seedBasil seedMustard seedZedoaryCumin prepared *Cubeb NutmegCinnamonCloveBlack PepperWhite PepperLong PepperCardamonGingerLicoriceYellow MyrobalanBlack MyrobalanFrankincenseMastic Coriander prepared **Sugar Latin Ambrosia spp.Oreganum marjoranaSalvia officinalisBetonica officinalisMelissa officinalisLaurus nobilisPeonia officinalisMelissa officinalisOcinum basilicumSinapis albaCurcuma zedoariaCuminum cyminumPiper cubebaMyristica fragransCinnamonum zeylanicumEugenia caryophyllusPiper…
Decoctum Hepaticum Hepatic Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Hoffman Herb Name Chicory rootDandelion rootAsparagus rootMelon seed kernelCucumber seed kernelPumpkin seed kernelGourd seed kernelScabious leaf Chicory leafEndive leafLicoriceRaisins Latin Chicorium intybus Taraxacum officinale Asparagus officinale Citrullus vulgaris Cucumis sativus Cucurbita pepo Cucurbitas spp. Scabiosa arvensis Chicorium intybus Chicorium endiva Glycyrrhiza glabra Vitis vinifera Amount 6…
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