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Electuary for Crass and Viscid Humors (Azaricon)

ByAdam Tate

Electuary for Crass and Viscid Humors Tradition: Western Source / Author: Azaricon (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Herb Name OrrisBlack PepperLong PepperWhite PepperAsafetidaScordiumCastoreumIndian leafRue seedAsarabaccaGum AmmoniacumGalbanumSavoryDried Goose bloodSagapenBalsam woodBalsam fruitIndian SpikenardSaffronGround PineGermanderBishop’s weed seed MintMarjoramWild Blackberry leaf *CarawayCloveAloeswoodCinnamonAniseedTurbith Agaric ** Latin Iris germanicaPiper nigrumPiper longumPiper albaFerula asafetidaTeucrium ScordiumCastoreumCinnamonum tamalaRuta graveolensAsarum europeumDorema ammoniacumFerula…

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Hiera Theodoretus

ByAdam Tate

Hiera TheodoretusHiera of Theodor Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Syrian Book of Medicine Herb Name AloeAgaricSaffronRhubarbAsarumOrrisColocynthBalsam oil Balsam fruitCostusCalamus MasticMother of ThymeCinnamonCassiaThymeIndian SpikenardGermanderMeumBlack PepperLong PepperWhite PepperEuphorbiumPistacis lentiscus flowerGentianAmomumScammony prepared Latin Aloe spp.Fomitopsis officinalisCrocus sativusRheum palmatumAsarum europeumIris germanicaCitrullus colocynthusCommiphora opobalsamumCommiphora opobalsamumSaussurea lappaAcorus calamusPistacia lentiscusThymus serpylliumCinnamonum zeylanicumCinnamonum cassiaThymus vulgarisNardostchys jatamansiTeucrium chamaedrysMeum athamanticumPiper nigrumPiper longumPiper albumEuphorbium resiniferaPistacia lentiscusGentiana…

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Diacameron Magna (Diathamaron) (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Diacameron Magnaor Diathamaron Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas (Antidotarium) Herb Name Anthophyllorum *GingerCinnamonClove Date fleshGalangalCeltic SpikenardIndian SpikenardAnacardiumZedoary Date stoneCostusBalsam fruitPellitoryAniseedRed CoralWhite CoralBay berryAmmiTragacanthRhaponticumBlack PepperWhite PepperLong PepperGold leafSilver leafBone of a Stag’s HeartIvory MuskAmbergris Latin Eugenia caryophyllusZingiber officinalisCinnamonum zeylanicumEugenia caryophyllusDiospyros lotus Alpina officinarumValeriana celticaNardostachys jatamansiAnacardium occidentaleCurcuma zedoariaDiospyros lotusSaussurea lappaCommiphora opobalsamum Anacyclus pyrethrumPimpinella anisum Corallum rubrumCorallum…

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Elixir Vitae Benedicti

ByAdam Tate

Elixir Vitae Benedicti The Blessed Water of Life Adam Tate, April, 2024 The Elixir Vitae Benedicti, or the “The Blessed Water of Life” is a formula in The Secrets of the reverend Alexis of Piedmond (1595). This text is a compilation of various formulas for not only medicine, but also cosmetic and industrial recipes. It…

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Confection for a Cold and Moist Uterus

ByAdam Tate

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…

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Electuary of Sparrow’s Brains

ByAdam Tate

Electurium Passer CerebrusOr, Electuarium FertilitasElectuary of Sparrow’s BrainsOr. Electuary to Promote Fertility Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Sparrows BrainsTesticles of a BoarTesticles of a FoxGenitals of a StagYellow Turnip rootSea Holly root Orchis confectedCinnamonBull GenitalsPine NutsDatesIndia NutsLong PepperGingerRosemary flowersNettle seedClovesSaffronMaceGalangalCyperus rootsNutmegCassia WoodSeseliCubebsDoronicumWild MintPennyroyalIndian SpikenardMusk Ambergris Latin Cerebullum PasserTesticulus AperTesticulus VulpesGenitalis CervusBrassica…

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Electuary of Fruit Kernels (Rhazes)

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium de Nucleis Fructum Electuary of Fruit Kernels Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Rhases (Rhazes) Herb Name Sweet AlmondHazelnutIndia NutsPine nutPomegranate seedBlack PepperPistachio GingerLong PepperPeony seed Latin Prunus amygdalus dulcisCorylus avellanaCocos nuciferaNux Pinea Punica granatumPiper nigrumPistachio verumZingiber officinalisPiper longumPaeonia officinalis Amount 1 part ea. 1⁄3 part ea. Preparation: Powder and with Sugar form an Electuary….

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Powder of Cinnamon Compound (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

DiacinnamonumPowder of Cinnamon Compound Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name CinnamonGalangalCassia WoodCuminElecampane rootsClove Long PepperMaceCardamonGingerNutmegAloeswoodSaffronSugar Musk (optional) Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicumAlpina officinarumCinnamonum cassiaCuminum cyminum Inula heleniumEugenia caryophyllusPiper longumMyristica fragransElettaria cardamomumZingiber officinalisMyristica fragransAquillaria agallochaCrocus sativusSaccharumMoschus Amount 15 drams7 drams 1⁄2 ounce ea. 3 drams ea.1 dram5 drams2 scruples Preparation: Powder; 7 1⁄2 oz. can be…

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Confection of Sesame and Triphala (Ayurveda)

ByAdam Tate

Confection of Sesame and Triphala Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Herb Name Sesame seedChebulic MyrobalanBelleric MyrobalanEmblic MyrobalanLong PepperBlack PepperGingerHoneyGhee Latin Sesamum indicumTerminalia chebulaTerminalia bellericaEmblica officinalisPiper longum Piper nigrumZingiber officinalisMelButurum clarificans Amount 3 parts 1 part ea. 3 parts2 parts Preparation: Powder the herbs and make into a confection with Honey and Ghee Function: Moistens, nourishes…

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Pills for Vertigo (Ayurveda)

ByAdam Tate

Pills for Vertigo Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Herb Name GingerLong PepperDill seedChebulic Myrobalan Latin Zingiber officinalisPiper longumAnethum graveolensTerminalia chebula Amount equal parts Preparation: Powder and mix with 1 1⁄2 times their weight of molasses and form pills of 2 grams each. Function: Settles Wind Use: 1. Vertigo2. Dizziness Dose: 1–2 pills twice daily with…

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Powder for Scrofula (Arnold de Villa Nova)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Scrofula Tradition: Western Source / Author: Arnold de Villa Nova Herb Name Burnt SpongeSea balls toastedCuttlefish boneLong PepperBlack PepperGingerCinnamonRock SaltPyrethrumGallsSponge stone Latin Spongii ustaPilae marinaeOs SepiaPiper longumPiper nigrumZingiber officinalisCinnamonum zeylanicumSal Gem Anacyclus pyrethrumQuercus infectoriaLapis Spongii Amount 1 oz. each Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Phlegm-Heat, resolves Swellings Use: 1. Scrofula2. Lymphadenitis3. Goiter Dose: 1…

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Electuary of Senna (Diasenna) (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Diasenna,Or, Electuarium de CassiaElectuary of Senna Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Herb Name SennaHazel Nuts, torrefiedSilk, torrefiedLapis Armenius, washedLapis Lazuli, washedSugarCinnamonCloveGalangalPepperIndian SpikenardBasil seedMaceCardamonSaffronGingerZedoaryRosemary flowersLong Pepper Latin Cassia angustifoliaCorylus avellana ustaSericum ustaTerra Armenius praeparataLapis Azureus praeparataSaccharum Cinnamonum zeylanicumEugenia caryophyllusAlpina officinarumPiper nigrumNardostachys jatamansiOcinum basilicumMyristica fragransElettaria cardamomumCrocus sativus Zingiber officinalisCurcuma zedoariaRosmarinus officinalisPiper longum Amount 3 oz.502…

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