Decoctio CommunisCommon Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Augustana Herb Name PrunesLicoriceCurrantsAniseedFennel seedBorage flowersBugloss flowers Latin Prunus domesticaGlycyrrhiza glabra Ribes nigrumPimpinella anisumFoeniculum vulgareBorago officinalisAnchusa officinalis Amount 12 1⁄2 ounce ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. Preparation: Seethe in 1 quart of water until one-third has been consumed Function: Laxative, opens Obstructions Use: 1. useful to…
Powder for Cold Cough Tradition: Western Source / Author: An Hospital for the Diseased, gathered by T.C., 1579 Herb Name GingerElecampaneLicoriceAniseedSugar Candy Latin Zingiber officinalis Inula helenium Glycyrrhiza glabra Pimpinella anisum Saccharum Amount 2 drams4 drams1 oz.2 oz. 3 oz. Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough, Frees the Lungs Use: 1. Cold-type Cough2….
Electuary of Maidenhair Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zenon of Athens (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Herb Name MaidenhairOrrisLicoricePeonyBalsam fruitHorehoundCamomileRound Birthwort Latin Adiantum capillus-venerisIris germanicaGlycyrrhiza glabraPeonia officinalisCommiphora opobalsamumMarrubium vulgareMatricaria recutitaAristolchia rotunda Amount 25 aur * 15 aur ea. * Aur is a traditional weight being that of a Gold coin. Over time,…
Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan 大黄蛰虫丸Rhubarb and Eupolyphaga [Wingless Cockroach] Pill Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Essential of the Golden Cabinet, c. 220 Herb Name Da Huang (Rhubarb root)Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia)Bai Shao (Peony) Tao Ren (Peach kernel)Ku Xing Ren (Apricot kernel)Tu Bie Chong (Eupolyphaga) Shui Zhi (Leech)Huang Qin (Baical Skullcap)Meng Chong (Tabanus)Qi Cao (Holotrichia)Gan…
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang 血府逐瘀汤Drive out Stasis from the Chest Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Correction of Errors Among Physicians (1830) Herb Name Tao Ren (Peach seed)Hong Hua (Safflower)Chuan Xiong (Sichuan lovage) Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia) Dang Gui (Chinese angelica)Chi Shao Yao (Red Peony)Chai Hu (Bupleurum)Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange) Gan Cao (Licorice)Niu Xi…
Syrup for Asthma Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name ElecampaneLicoriceSageMaidenhairColtsfootLungwortVioletHyssopPennyroyalThymeParsley rootPolypody rootAniseedFennel seedMallow seedAgaric preparedFig CurrantIndian SpikenardSquinanthGalangalGingerGrains of ParadiseBorage flowersBugloss flowersViolet flowersChicory flowers Latin Inula heleniumGlycyrrhiza glabraSalvia officinalisAdiantum capillus-venerisTussilago farfaraPulmonaria officinalisViola odorata Hyssopus officinaleMentha pulegiumThymus vulgarisPetroselinum crispumPolypodium vulgarePimpinella anisumFoeniculum vulgareMalva sylvestrisFomitopsis officinalisFicus carica Ribes nigrumNardostachys jatamansiJuncus odoratusAlpina officinarumZingiber officinalisAframomum meleguetaBorago officinalisAnchusa officinalisViola odorataChicorium…
Antidotum aptum Tussientibus Antidote Appropriate for Cough Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Herb Name SaffronSafflowerLicoriceCinnamonSpikenardStoraxOpiumMyrrhGalbanumAniseedCelery seedCarrot seedHenbane seedHoney Latin Crocus sativus Carthamus tinctorius Glycyrrhiza glabra Cinnamonum zeylanicum Nardostachys jatamansi Styrax officinalisPapaver somniferum Commiphora molmol Ferula spp.Pimpinella anisumApium graveolens Daucus carrota Hyoscyamus nigerMel Amount 8 drams ea. 3 drams ea….
Decoction to Strengthen the Head Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name SagePeony seedAniseedLicorice Latin Salvia officinalis Paeonia officinalis Pimpinella anisum Glycyrrhiza glabra Amount 3 handfuls 1 oz.1⁄2 oz.6 drams Preparation: Decoct in Wine; it may be sweetened if desired Function: Regulates Qi, benefits the Brain and Nerves Use: Used to strengthen the Head…
Syrupus MarrubiumSyrup of Horehound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Augustana Herb Name HorehoundLicoriceMaidenhairHyssopAniseedCelery rootFennel rootGreater Pimpernel seedFenugreek OrrisLinseedQuince seedCurrantFigsSugar PenidHoney Latin Marrubium vulgareGlycyrrhiza glabraAdiantum capillus-venerisHyssopus officinalePimpinella anisum Apium graveolensFoeniculum vulgarePimpinella saxifragaTrigonella foenum-graecumIris germanica Linium usitatissimumCydonia oblongaRibes nigrumFicus caricaPenidum Mel Amount 1 oz. 1⁄2 oz. 3 drams ea. 2 1⁄2 drams ea. 1 1⁄2 drams…
Decoction to Warm the Head Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name StoechasBetonySagePeonyRaisinsLicoriceAniseedCarrot seedNutmeg Latin Lavendula stoechas Betonica officinalis Salvia officinalis Paeonia officinalis Vitis vinifera Glycyrrhiza glabra Pimpinella anisum Daucus carrota Myristica fragrans Amount 1⁄2 handful ea. 2 drams1 oz. 3 drams ea.1⁄2 dram Preparation: Prepare a standard decoction Function: Settles Wind, clears Damp and…
Chai Hu Qing Gan Tang 柴胡清肝汤Bupleurum Clear the Liver Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition, 1742 Herb Name Chai Hu (Bupleurum)Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia)Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica)Chi Shao (Paeonia rubra)Chuan Xiong (Sichuan Lovage)Lian Qiao (Forsythia)Niu Bang Zi (Burdock seed)Huang Qin (Baical Skullcap)Zhi Zi (Gardenia fruit)Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthes root)Fang…
Confection for Cold Coughs Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name FenugreekCinnamonHyssopLicoriceJujubesSebestenCurrantFigDateMaidenhairAniseedFennel seedOrrisLinseedWhite MintBlanched Almond Latin Trigonella foenum-graecum Cinnamonum zeylanicumHyssopus officinaleGlycyrrhiza glabra Ziziphus jujubaCordia sppRibes nigrumFicus caricaDiospyros lotusAdiantum capillus-venerisPimpinella anisumFoeniculum vulgare Iris germanicaLinium usitatissimumMentha piperitaPrunus amygdalus dulcis Amount 2 1⁄2 oz. 2 drams ea. 15 of ea. 1 oz. ea.1⁄2 handful 2 drams ea….
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