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…
Powder of Tormentil Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Grieves Herb Name TormentilGalangalMarshmallow rootGinger Latin Potentilla tormentilla Alpina officinarum Althea officinalis Zingiber officinalis Amount 1 oz. 1⁄2 oz. Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent Use: ‘A very reliable remedy for diarrhea and dysentery.’ Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Ginger may be used instead of Galangal…
Syrupus de Althea Syrup of Marshmallow Tradition: Western Source / Author: Fernel Herb Name Marshmallow rootRed Chick peasCouch grass rootAsparagus rootLicorice RaisinsMarshmallow leafMallow leafPellitory of the WallBurnet SaxifragePlantainWhite MaidenhairBlack MaidenhairMelon seedGourd seedPumpkin seedCucumber seedChicory seedEndive seedLettuce seedPurslane seed Latin Althea officinalisCicer arietinumAgropyron repensAsparagus officinaleGlycyrrhiza glabraVitis vinifera Althea officinalisMalva sylvestrisParietaria diffusaPimpinella saxifragaPlantago majusAdiantum ruta-murariaAdiantum spp.Citrullus vulgarisLagenaria…
Powder for Dysuria Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoea Wirtenbergica, 1785 Herb Name Marshmallow rootLicoriceCotton seedWhite Poppy seedPurslane seedBarley Armenian EarthGum ArabicTragacanthWhite Sugar Latin Althea officinalisGlycyrrhiza glabraGossypium herbaceumPapaver somniferum albaPortulaceae oleraceaHordeum vulgare Terra ArmeniusAcacia arabicaAstragalus tragacanthSaccharum album Amount 1 oz. 1⁄2 oz. 2 drams ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 1 dram ea.1⁄2 oz. Preparation: Powder Function:…
Powder to Stop Bleeding Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Armenian EarthMarshmallow rootGum ArabicDragon’s Blood Latin Terra Armenius Althea officinalis Acacia arabica Daemonorops draco Amount 10 grains 5 grains ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Moistens, clears Heat, stops Bleeding Use: 1. Various types of Bleeding associated with Heat and dryness Dose: This is taken…
Douche for Painful Uterine Ulcers Tradition: Western Source / Author: Culpeper’s Directory for Midwives, 1662 Herb Name Marshmallow rootFenugreekLinseedFleabane seedPoppy seed Dill seedBarley Latin Althea officinalisTrigonella foenum-graecumLinium usitatissimumConyza sppPapaver somniferumAnethum graveolensHordeum vulgare Amount 1 oz. ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 2 drams 1 pugil Preparation: Decoct (traditionally in milk), but water may be used Function: Clears…
Ointment of Marshmallow Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus Herb Name OilMarshmallow rootLinseedFenugreek seedWaxResinTurpentine Latin OleumAlthea officinalisLinium usitatissimum Trigonella foenum-graecum WaxResinaTerebinth Amount 16 oz. 8 oz. 4 oz. ea. 4–8 oz. 1 1⁄2 oz. 1 oz. Preparation: Steep the root and seeds, having been beaten, in 1 quart of water for 3 days. On…
Decoction of Timaei (modified) Tradition: Western Source / Author: Medicus Officiosus, Weinhart, 1724 Herb Name ComfreyPlantainTormentilMarshmallow rootLicoriceShepherd’s PurseSelf Heal RoseSt. John’s wort Latin Symphytum officinalePlantago majusPotentilla tormentillaAlthea officinalisGlycyrrhiza glabraCapsella bursa-pastorisPrunella vulgaris Rosa gallicaHypericum perforatum Amount 1 1⁄2 oz. 2 drams 1⁄2 oz. 3 drams ea. 1 handful ea. 1⁄2 handful ea. Preparation: Prepare a standard…
‘Plaster of the Jew of Steten’ Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover, 1599 Herb Name Marshmallow rootLily rootLinseedFenugreekBean mealMallow Squill Latin Althea officinalisLilium candidumLinium usitatissimumTrigonella foenum-graecumVicia faba Malva sylvestrisScilla maritima Amount 1 oz. ea. Preparation: Beat them and boil in Goat’s milk until thick. Add Oil of Mastic and Oil of Quince, of each 1…
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