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Powder for Urinary Retention

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Urinary Retention Tradition: Western Source / Author: Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, Renou, 1615) Herb Name Celery seedRadish seedMilium solisMadderParsley seedMacedonian ParsleyJuniper AmeosFennel seedSpikenardBitter AlmondAsarumMelon seedCantharide, head & legs removed Latin Apium graveolensRaphanus sativaLithospermum sppRubia tinctorumPetroselinum crispumPetroselinum macedonicumJuniperus communis Ammi majusFoeniculum vulgareNardostachys jatamansiPrunus amygdalus amaraAsarum europeumCitrullus vulgarisCantharis Amount 1⁄2 oz. ea. 1 dram ea.1 scruple…

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Rubia, Madder, Qian Cao PRO

ByAdam Tate

Rubia, Madder, Qian Cao 茜草 Dyers MadderQian Cao (TCM)Manjistha (Ayurveda)Manjeeth, Manjesta, Favvah (Unani)Btsod  བཙོད  (Tibetan) Herbarius latinus, Petri, 1485 Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 New Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563 Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578 Rubia tinctorumMedizinal-Pflanzen, Köhler, 1897 Madder root as used in Tibetan Medicine (Adam, 2016) Botanical name: Rubia spp.Two main species are used: R. tinctorum (Europe) R. cordifolia…

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Electuary of Saffron Greater (Diacrocon Majores) (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Diacrocon, or Electuarium Croci, or Diacurcuma Majores Electuary of Saffron Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name SaffronAsarabaccaParsley seedCretan Carrot seedAniseed Celery seedRhubarbSpignel rootIndian SpikenardScordium Hart’s TongueLicorice juiceCassia WoodCostus MyrrhSchoenanthBalsam fruitMadderWormwood juiceMaudlin Balsam oilCinnamonCalamusTragacanth Latin Crocus sativusAsarum europeumPetroselinum crispumDaucus spp.Pimpinella anisumApium graveolensRheum palmatumMeum asthmaticumNardostachys jatamansiTeucrium ScordiumAsplenium scolopendriumSuccus GlycyrrhizaCinnamonum cassiaSaussurea lappaCommiphora molmolCymbopogon schoenanthusCommiphora opobalsamumRubia…

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Astringent Strengthening Decoction

ByAdam Tate

Astringent Strengthening Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Comfrey rootMadderSagePennyroyalOak leavesRed RoseCumin seedCrude Alum Latin Symphytum officinaleRubia tinctorumSalvia officinalisMentha pulegiumQuercus spp. Rosa gallicaCuminum cyminumAlumen Amount 2 drams ea. 1 handful ea. 1⁄2 handful ea. 2 drams ea. Preparation: Form a decoction in 3 lbs. of Red Wine. Function: Astringent Use: Prolapse of the…

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Powder of Gum Lacca Lesser (Dialacca Minor) (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Dialacca MinorPowder of Gum Lacca Lesser Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name Lacca washedSaffronCostusSchoenanthMadder Long BirthwortLicoriceBlack PepperRhubarbMyrrhBdellium Latin Laccifer laccaCrocus sativusSaussurea lappaCymbopogon schoenanthusRubia tinctorum Aristolchia spp.Glycyrrhiza glabraPiper nigrumRheum palmatumCommiphora molmolCommiphora mukul Amount 1 1⁄2 drams ea.3 drams 1 dram ea. Preparation: Dissolve the Myrrh and Bdellium in a little wine, then add…

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Tincture for Suppressed Menstruation

ByAdam Tate

Tincture for Suppressed Menstruation Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum, 1620 Herb Name CinnamonMyrrhSavinCelery seedParsley seedSpikenardSquinanthAsarumRhubarbMaceSaffronSennaMadder RueChicoryBlessed ThistleWormwoodPimpinellaCentauryPennyroyalCeltic SpikenardAgrimonyMugwortNettle seed Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicum Commiphora molmolJuniperus sabinaApium graveolensPetroselinum crispumNardostachys jatamansiJuncus odoratus Asarum europeumRheum palmatumMyristica fragransCrocus sativusCassia angustifoliaRubia tinctorumRuta graveolensChicorium intybusCarduus benedictusArtemisia absinthumPimpinella saxifragaCentaurium erythraeaMentha pulegiumValeriana celticaAgrimonia eupatoriaArtemisia vulgarisUrtica dioica Amount 1 dram ea….

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Bruise Powder (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Pulvis ad Casum Brusie Powder Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name RhubarbShilajit (Mumiya)Madder Latin Rheum palmatum Asphaltum Indicum Rubia tinctorum Amount 1 dram2 grains1 1⁄2 grains Preparation: Powder Function: Moves the Blood, Clears Stasis Use: 1. Trauma2. Internal Bruising3. Blood Stagnation Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram with wine Cautions: None noted Modifications: 1. A…

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Powder Against Bruising

ByAdam Tate

Pulvis Contra CasumPowder Against Bruising Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name MadderScabiousSt. John’s wortRhubarbCostusNutmegArmenian EarthSealed EarthCumin prepared Latin Rubia tinctorumScabiosa arvensisHypericum perforatumRheum palmatumSaussurea lappaMyristica fragransTerra Armenius Terra SigillataCuminum cyminum Amount 6 drams 1⁄2 oz. ea.2 drams 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 4 scruples ea.1 dram Preparation: PowderCumin is prepared by steeping in Vinegar for 24…

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Syrup of Betony (Bononiense)

ByAdam Tate

Syrup of Betony Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641 Herb Name BetonyRueCelandineStrawberry leafEyebrightLovagePennyroyalChamedrysRosemaryOregano Bay leafSageHyssopLicoriceMadderCloveAniseedDill seedAmmiParsley seedLettuce seedBorage flowersRose Latin Betonica officinalisRuta graveolensChelidonium majusFragaria spp.Euphrasia officinalisLevisticum officinaleMentha pulegiumTeucrinum chamaedrysRosmarinus officinalisOreganum vulgareLaurus nobilis Salvia officinalisHyssopus officinaleGlycyrrhiza glabraRubia tinctorumEugenia caryophyllusPimpinella anisumAnethum graveolensAmmi majusPetroselinum crispumLactuosa sativaBorago officinalisRosa gallica Amount 1 handful 1⁄2 handful ea. 1 1⁄2…

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Powder for Edema (Wirtzung)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Edema Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name RhubarbAgrimonyBitter AlmondMadderCelery seed Latin Rheum palmatumAgrimonia eupatoriaPrunus amygdalus amaraRubia tinctorum Apium graveolens Amount 4 drams 2 drams ea.1⁄2 dram Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, opens Obstructions, promotes Urine Use: 1. Edema associated with Heat2. Gravel, Stones3. may be useful for early stage Kidney failure…

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Pills for Retention of Urine (Wirtzung)

ByAdam Tate

Pills for Retention of Urine Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Celery seedSaltpeterMadderJuniper berryAsarabaccaAmmiFennel seedIndian SpikenardBitter AlmondsMelon seed Cantharides prepared *Gum Ammoniacum Latin Apium graveolensPotassium nitrateRubia tinctorumJuniperus communisAsarum europeumAmmi majusFoeniculum vulgareNardostachys jatamansiPrunus amygdalus amaraCitrullus vulgaris CantharidumDorema ammoniacum Amount 10 drams ea.5 drams 1⁄2 dram 1 1⁄2 dram * Cantharides are prepared by removing…

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Troches of Rhubarb (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Trochisci de Rhabarbaro Troches of Rhubarb Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name RhubarbAgrimony juice thickenedBitter AlmondsRed RosesAsarabaccaMadderIndian SpikenardWormwoodAniseedCelery seed Latin Rheum palmatumAgrimonia eupatoriaPrunus amygdalus amaraRosa gallica Asarum europeumRubia tinctorumNardostachys jatamansiArtemisia absinthumPimpinella anisumApium graveolens Amount 10 drams 1⁄2 ounce ea.3 drams 1 dram ea. Preparation: Powder; with white wine that has been boiled,…

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