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Syrup of Quince with Spices

ByAdam Tate

Syrupus de Miua Citontorum Aromaticum Syrup of Quince with Spices Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas (Pharmacopoeia Augustana) Herb Name Sour Quince juiceOld WineClarified Honey (or Sugar)Cinnamon CardamonCloveGingerMasticMaceSaffronMuskAloeswood Latin Cydonia oblongaVinum antiquusMel clarificans Cinnamonum zeylanicum Elettaria cardamomum Eugenia caryophyllus Zingiber officinalis Pistacia lentiscus Myristica fragrans Crocus sativus MoschusAquillaria agallocha Amount 7 lbs.3 1⁄2 lbs.2…

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Powder to Promote Pregnancy (Renodeus)

ByAdam Tate

Powder to Promote Pregnancy Tradition: Western Source / Author: Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, 1615) Herb Name Peony seedMandrake rootMuskAmbergris Latin Paeonia officinalisMandragora officinalisMoschusAmbre gris Amount 1⁄2 oz. ea. 4 grains ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Benefits the Uterus Use: Infertility Dose: Sprinkle on Cotton and insert internally into the Vagina Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack…

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Medicine for Paralysis

ByAdam Tate

Medicamentum ParalyticumMedicine for Paralysis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Grulingii Medicinae practica (1665) Herb Name Mumia (Shilajit)MyrrhAloe Dragons BloodSaffronMasticGum ArabicOlibanumOpobalsamGum AmmoniacSarcocollaLaudanumCastoreumMuskTerebinth Latin ShilajitCommiphora molmolAloe spp. Daemonorops dracoCrocus sativus Pistacia lentiscusAcacia arabicaBoswellia sacra Commiphora opobalsamumDorema ammoniacum Astragalus sarcocolla Laudanum CastoreumMoschusPistacia terebinthus Amount 2 scruples ea.½ scruple4 oz. Preparation: Cover with Spirit of Wine (Brandy) by 4…

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Qi Li San (TCM)

ByAdam Tate

Qi Li San made by Beijing Tongren Tang, one of the oldest, most respected manufacturers in China. Qi Li San 七厘散  Seven-Thousandths of a Tael Powder Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Collection for the Common Pursuit of Longevity, 1762 Herb Name Dragon’s BloodFrankincenseMyrrhSafflowerCatechuCinnabar MuskBorneol Camphor Latin Daemonorops dracoBoswellia sacraCommiphora molmolCarthamus tinctoriusAcacia catechuCinnabaris MoschusBorneol Camphora Amount…

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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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Troches of Musk (Gallia Muscata) (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Gallia Muscata Troches of Musk Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Herb Name MasticGum ArabicCamphorCinnamonCloveNutmegMusk Latin Pistacia lentiscusAcacia arabicaCamphoraCinnamonum zeylanicumEugenia caryophyllusMyristica fragransMoschus Amount 2 oz.1 oz.1 scruple 1⁄2 oz each6 grains Preparation: Powder the Gums and Camphor, then add the herbs in fine powder, adding the Musk last. With Rose water, form Troches. Function:…

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Troches for Heart Weakness

ByAdam Tate

Troches for Heart Weakness Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus (Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625) Herb Name Red CoralMasticAmbergrisIndian SpikenardAloeswoodCloveCinnamonGallia MoschataAlipta MoschataNutmeg CubebLesser CardamonGreater CardamonSilk burntBasil seedBone of a Deer HeartBorage flowerRosemary flowerCitron leafIvoryUnicorn (Narwhal) hornPearlSapphireLapis Armenius Lapis LazuliMuskBarberryGold leaf Latin Corallum rubrumPistacia lentiscusAmbre grisNardostachys jatamansiAquillaria agallochaEugenia caryophyllusCinnamonum zeylanicumCompound CompoundMyristica fragransPiper cubebaElettaria cardamomumAmomum…

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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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Confection of Hyacinth (Confectio de Hyacintho)

ByAdam Tate

Confectio de Hyacintho Confection of Hyacinth Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Herb Name Jacinth (Zircon)Red CoralArmenian EarthLemnian EarthKermes (Chermes)TormentilDittany rootCitron seedSorrel seedPurslane seedSaffronMyrrhRoseRed SandalwoodWhite SandalwoodYellow SandalwoodBone of a Stag’s HeartBurnt Deer hornIvoryEmeraldTopazSapphirePearlSilkGold leafSilver leafCamphorMuskAmbergris Latin HyacinthusCorallum rubrumTerra ArmeniusTerra LemniaQuercus cocciferaPotentilla tormentillaDictamnus albusCitrus medicaRumex acetosaPortulaceae oleraceaCrocus sativusCommiphora molmolRosa gallicaPterocarpus santalinusSantalum albumSantalum citrinumOs Cordis CerviiCornu Cervi…

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Troches of Musk (Trochisci Moschata) (Rhasis)

ByAdam Tate

Trochisci Moschata Troches of Musk Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Rhasis Herb Name MasticSpikenardAloeswoodCinnamonCloveGallia MuscataNutmegCubebGreater CardamonLesser CardamonCitron peel Musk Latin Pistacia lentiscusNardostachys jatamansiAquillaria agallochaCinnamonum zeylanicumEugenia caryophyllus a compoundMyristica fragransPiper cubebaAmomum subulatumElettaria cardamomumCitrus medicaMoschus Amount 2 drams ea.1 dram Preparation: Powder the herbs, adding the Musk at last, then form Troches with wine Function: Moves…

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Xi Huang Wan

ByAdam Tate

Xi Huang Wan  西黄丸Western Yellow Pill A patent version of Xihuang Wan available in Sichuan, China. Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Herb Name Niu Huang (Bezoar) *She Xiang (Musk) *Ru Xiang (Frankincense) **Mo Yao (Myrrh) ** Latin BezoarMoschus moschiferus Boswellia sacraCommiphora myrrha Amount 1500mg ea. 50 grams ea.  * synthetic or artificial Bezoar and Musk…

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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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