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Pectoral Decoction (London, 1650)

ByAdam Tate

Decoctum PectoralePectoral Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: London Pharmacopeia, 1650 Herb Name Raisins, stonedSebestensJujubesDates, stonedFigs Pearl Barley, washedLicoriceMaidenhairHyssop Coltsfoot Latin Vitis viniferaCordia sppZiziphus jujubaDiospyros lotusFicus caricaHordeum vulgare Glycyrrhiza glabra Adiantum capillus-veneris Hyssopus officinale Tussilago farfara Amount 1 oz. 15 ea.6 41 ounce 1⁄2 ounce 1 handful ea. Preparation: Boil the Barley in 3 pounds…

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Syrup of Hyssop of Amaran

ByAdam Tate

Syrup of Hyssop Tradition: Western Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Herb Name HyssopMaidenhairLicoriceCelery rootFennel rootAniseedHorehoundRaisinsJujubeOrrisFenugreekMallow seedMarshmallow seedFig DateCalamint Latin Hyssopus officinaleAdiantum capillus-venerisGlycyrrhiza glabraApium graveolensFoeniculum vulgarePimpinella anisumMarrubium vulgareVitis viniferaZiziphus jujubaIris germanicaTrigonella foenum-graecumMalva sylvestrisAlthea officinalisFicus caricaDiospyros lotusCalamintha officinalis Amount 5 drams 6 drams ea. 5 drams ea.3 drams 1 oz.20 2 1⁄2 drams…

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Troches of Rose and Agrimony (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Troches of Rose and Agrimony Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name RoseIndian SpikenardRhubarbLicoriceTabasheerAgrimony juice Latin Rosa gallica Nardostachys jatamansi Rheum palmatum Glycyrrhiza glabra Bambusae silicae Agrimonia eupatoria Amount 1 ounce3 drams4 drams3 1⁄2 drams1 1⁄2 drams10 drams Preparation: Powder; form Troches with Manna Function: Opens Obstructions, clears Heat; Alterative Use: 1. Liver…

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Powder of Three Solutives (Augustine Pharmacopoeia)

ByAdam Tate

Powder of Three Solutives Tradition: Western Source / Author: Augustine Pharmacopoeia Herb Name SennaTurbithRhubarbLicoriceAniseedFennel seedIndian Spikenard Latin Cassia angustifolia Operculina turpethum Rheum palmatum Glycyrrhiza glabra Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Nardostachys jatamansi Amount 6 drams 1⁄2 oz.2 drams 1 dram ea.1⁄2 scruple Preparation: Powder Function: Purges mixed Humors Use: Mixed Humors and complex diseases Dose: 1…

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Decoction to Expel Bile (Andernacus)

ByAdam Tate

Decoction to Expel Bile Tradition: Western Source / Author: Andernacus Herb Name EndiveChicoryAgrimonyBorage flowerBugloss flowerViolet flowerTamarindDamask PruneLicorice Latin Chicorium endivaChicorium intybusAgrimonia eupatoriaBorago officinalisAnchusa officinalisViola odorataTamarindus indicaPrunus domesticaGlycyrrhiza glabra Amount 1⁄2 handful ea. 1⁄2 pugil ea. 1 oz.51 1⁄2 drams Preparation: Decoct Function: clears Heat, clears Bile, benefits the Liver Use: 1. used for Bile disorders;2….

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Powder of Anise Compound (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

DianisumPowder of Aniseed Compound Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name AniseedLicoriceMasticCaraway seedFennel seedGalangalMace GingerCinnamonBlack PepperLong PepperWhite PepperCassia WoodCalamintPellitory of SpainCardamonCloveCubebIndian SpikenardSaffron Latin Pimpinella anisumGlycyrrhiza glabraPistacia lentiscusCarum carviFoeniculum vulgareAlpina officinarumMyristica fragransZingiber officinalisCinnamonum zeylanicumPiper nigrum Piper longumPiper albumCinnamonum cassiaCalamintha officinalisAnacyclus pyrethrumElettaria cardamomumEugenia caryophyllusPiper cubebaNardostachys jatamansiCrocus sativus Amount 2 1⁄2 oz. 1 oz. ea. 5…

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Decoction of Fumitory of Andernacus

ByAdam Tate

Decoction of Fumitory of Andernacus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Andernacus Herb Name Fumitory juiceBugloss juiceHops juiceEndive juiceChicory juiceRaisinsLicorice Latin Fumaria officinalisAnchusa officinalisHumulus lupulusChicorium endivaChicorium intybusVitis viniferaGlycyrrhiza glabra Amount 3 oz. 2 oz. ea. 1 oz.2 drams Preparation: Decoct Function: clears Liver Heat, reduces Bile and Melancholy Use: 1. Skin diseases2. Liver Heat disorders Dose:…

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Gou Teng San

ByAdam Tate

Gou Teng San  鉤藤散Uncaria Powder Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Herb Name Gou Teng (Gambir)Ren Shen (Ginseng)Fu Ling (Poria)Fu Shen (Poria with root)Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon)Chen Pi (Tangerine peel)Zhi Ban Xia (Pinellia root)Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia)Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum)Shi Gao (Gypsum)Sheng Jiang (fresh Ginger)Gan Cao (Licorice) Latin Uncaria rhynchophyllaPanax ginsengPoria cocosPoria cocosOphiopogon japonicusCitrus reticulataPinellia ternataSaposhnikovia divaricataChrysanthemum morifoliumCalcium…

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Water Making Fruitful

ByAdam Tate

Aqua Proolifica Water Making Fruitful Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Bateana Herb Name Angelica seeds, hulledSweet Fennel seedLicoriceRaisinsMugwortBalmBlessed ThistlePennyroyalAmomumWineMilk Latin Angelica archangelica Foeniculum vulgareGlycyrrhiza glabraVitis viniferaArtemisia vulgarisMelissa officinalisCarduus benedictus Mentha pulegiumAmomum subulatumVinumLac Amount 1 1⁄2 lbs. 4 oz. ea.1 lb. 4 handfuls ea. 2 handfuls ea. 4 oz. 6 lbs. ea. Preparation: Mix, steep…

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Pectoral Decoction (Augustana)

ByAdam Tate

Decoctum PectoralePectoral Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Augustana Herb Name RaisinsBarleySebestensJujubesDatesLicoriceMaidenhairHyssop Latin Vitis viniferaHordeum vulgareCordia sppZiziphus jujubaDiospyros lotus Glycyrrhiza glabra Adiantum capillus-veneris Hyssopus officinale Amount 1 oz. ea. 15 of each 61⁄2 oz.1⁄2 handful2 drams Preparation: Decoction Function: Clears Phlegm and Heat, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Catarrh2. Cough from Heat, or Heat…

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Decoction to Cleanse the Sight (Riverius)

ByAdam Tate

Decoction to Cleanse the Sight Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737) Herb Name Fennel rootSarsaparillaOrrisElecampaneBetonyMarjoramBalmEyebrightVerbenaCelandineLicoriceRaisinsAniseedFennel seedSennaTurbithAgaricGingerCloveStoechasLavender Latin Foeniculum vulgare Smilax sarsaparillaIris germanicaInula helenium Betonica officinalis Oreganum marjorana Melissa officinalis Euphrasia officinalis Verbena officinalis Chelidonium majus Glycyrrhiza glabra Vitis vinifera Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Cassia angustifolia Operculina turpethum Fomitopsis officinalis Zingiber officinalis Eugenia…

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Carminative Decoction (Augustana)

ByAdam Tate

Carminative Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Augustana Herb Name AniseedCarrotFennelCarawayCuminCamomile flowersRaisinsLicorice Latin Pimpinella anisum Daucus carrota Foeniculum vulgare Carum carvi Cuminum cyminum Matricaria recutita Vitis vinifera Glycyrrhiza glabra Amount 3 drams ea. 1⁄2 handful1 1⁄2 oz.1⁄2 oz. Preparation: Bruise the seeds and decoct (according to Art) in 2 lbs. of water until almost…

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