Powder for Cancer Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name Quicklime washed 9 timesPepperOrpimentVinegar HoneyBarley meal Latin Calcium hydroxidePiper nigrumArsenic trisulphideAcetum MelHordeum vulgare Amount equal parts Preparation: Form a dough and bake until scorched. Powder and keep for use Function: Resolves Tumors Use: Cancer of the Skin, Flesh…
Electuary for Quotidian, Tertian and Quartan Fever Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Herb Name RoseSugarSweet CostusRhubarbOrpimentCinnamonIndian SpikenardMasticTabasheerWhite SandalwoodYellow SandalwoodBarberryCloveSaffron Latin Rosa gallicaSaccharumSaussurea lappaRheum palmatumAuripigmentumCinnamonum zeylanicumNardostachys jatamansiPistacia lentiscusBambusae silicaeSantalum albumSantalum citrinumBerberis vulgaris Eugenia caryophyllusCrocus sativus Amount 20 drams40 drams 2 drams ea. Preparation: Powder and mix with…
Powder for Polyps Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name AlumVerdigrisOrpiment Latin Alumen Aerugo Auripigmentum Amount 1⁄2 oz.1 scruple Preparation: Powder Function: Dries, astringent, destroys growths Use: Applied topically to Nasal Polyps Dose: Roll a small piece of linen cloth, dip into vinegar, then into the powder and apply topically, being careful to protect…
Orpiment, Auripigmentum, Xiong Huang 雄黄 Auripigmentum: Arsenicum (Dioscorides): King’s Gold: King’s Yellow: Yellow ArsenicOld names include Haritala, Adarnech, Alernet, Albimec, Althanacha (Ayurveda)Hartal, Zarnikh (Unani)Xiong Huang (TCM) ArsenicumHortus sanitatis, 1491 Exotic Mineralogy, Sowerby, 1811 Orpiment (Adam, 2019) Mineralogical Name:Arsenic Trisulphide, As2S3 Parts used: Prepared mineral Temperature & Taste: Hot, dry, Pungent, Very Toxic Classification: 2F. PURIFYING …
Powder for Warts Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Savin dryColchicum torrefiedMyrtle torrefiedRoman VitriolAlumOrpimentOpium Latin Juniperus sabina Colchicum autumnale Myrtus communis Copper Sulphate Alumen Auripigmentum Opium Amount 1 oz.3 drams ea. 2 drams ea. 1 dram1 scruple Preparation: Powder Function: Resists Poison, destroys growths Use: 1. Warts, Genital Warts2. Corns and similar growths Dose:…
Powder to Remove Genital Warts Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Antidotarie Chyrurgical, John Banister, 1589 Herb Name OrpimentSavin Latin Auripigentum Juniperus sabina Amount 1 oz. ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Destorys Warts and Growths Use: 1. Genital Warts2. May be applied to other Warts and Growths Dose: Apply topically Cautions: 1. Not to be taken…
Troches of Orpiment Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764 Herb Name Calx vivOrpimentCalcitidisFloris AerisAlum GallsAcaciaPomegranate flowers Latin Calcium oxideArsenic trisulphideCopper SulphateSublimed CopperAlumenQuercus infectoriaAcacia spp.Punica granatum Amount 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 1⁄2 dram ea. Preparation: Powder, grind with Vinegar for 5 days, then form Troches, and store in a glass jar….
Plaster for Hard Tumors of the Uterus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Gum AmmoniacSagapenumOpopanaxBdellium Orris powderCeterachOrpiment Latin Dorema ammoniacumFerula persicaCommiphora guidottiiCommiphora mukulIris germanicaAsplenium ceterachAuripigmentum Amount 1 oz. ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 1 dram ea. Preparation: Dissolve the gums in in strong Wine-Vinegar and thicken to form the consistency of an Ointment, the…
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