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Antidotum Augustini (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Antidotum Augustini Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Herb Name Ginger Indian SpikenardAmomumBaccharis *LovageParsley seedBlack PepperThymeHoney Latin Zingiber officinalis Nardostachys jatamansi Amomum subulatumAsarum europaeumLevisticum officinalePetroselinum crispumPiper nigrum Thymus vulgarisMel Amount 32 drams 32 dr., 1 scr. 32 drams ea. 16 drams ea. 4 dr., 1 scr. ea. qs * the…

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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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Special Powder for Memory (Wirtzung)

ByAdam Tate

Special Powder for Memory Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Senna leafZedoaryCumin seedParsley seedDill seedGingerCloveNutmegCalamusGalangalPimpernel rootSage RueValerianAniseedSugar Latin Cassia angustifoliaCurcuma zedoariaCuminum cyminumPetroselinum crispumAnethum graveolensZingiber officinalisEugenia caryophyllusMyristica fragransAcorus calamusAlpina officinarumPimpinella saxifragaSalvia officinalis Ruta graveolensValeriana officinalisPimpinella anisumSaccharum Amount 3 ounces 1 ounce ea.1⁄2 ounce 2 drams ea.3 ounces Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Phlegm, regulates Wind,…

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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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Decoction of Parsley Compound

ByAdam Tate

Decoction of Parsley Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Trogus, 10AD Herb Name Parsley seedFennel seedAniseedCaraway seedParsley rootBurnet rootSaxifrage rootCaraway root Latin Petroselinum crispum Foeniculum vulgare Pimpinella anisum Carum carvi Petroselinum crispum Sanguisorba officinalis Saxifraga alba Carum carvi Amount 1 oz. ea. 1 1⁄2 oz. ea. Preparation: Bruise the seeds, wash the roots, cut small…

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Powder Against Obesity

ByAdam Tate

Powder Against Obesity Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover, 1599 Herb Name TartarCuminParsley seedFennel seedZedoaryGarlic seedMastic Latin Potassium tartrate Cuminum cyminum Petroselinum crispum Foeniculum vulgare Curcuma zedoaria Allium sativum Pistacia lentiscus Amount 1 dram each1⁄2 dram Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Damp, warms, promotes Urine, benefits Spleen Use: Obesity Dose: 1 dram in Pea broth, twice…

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Antidote Suitable for Cough (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Antidotum Congruens Tussientibus Antidote Suitable for Cough Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Herb Name SulphurOpiumBlack PepperSpikenardSaffronCassiaBalsam woodEuphorbiumCastoreumPyrethrumCeltic OrrisAniseedParsley seedCelery seedHenbane seedWild ParsleyCarrot seedMacedonian Parsley seedClove Honey Latin SulphuraPapaver somniferumPiper nigrumNardostachys jatamansiCrocus sativusCinnamonum cassiaCommiphora opobalsamum Euphorbium resiniferaCastoreumAnacyclus pyrethrumIris spp.Pimpinella anisumPetroselinum crispumApium graveolensHyoscyamus nigerPetroselinum agresteDaucus carrotaPetroselinum macedonicumEugenia caryophyllusMel Amount 18 dr.,…

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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 Evil Complexion of the Heart (Isaac)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Evil Complexion of the Heart Tradition: Powder Source / Author: Isaac (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name Black MyrobalanChebulic MyrobalanEmblic MyrobalanBasil seed BoraxStoechasArmenian EarthAloeswoodCyperusCoriander seedAmberRed CoralGems *Silkworm Cocoon burntParsley seedPurslane seedGourd seed Latin Terminalia chebula (black variety) Terminalia chebulaEmblica officinalisOcinum basilicum BoracisLavendula stoechas Terra Armenius Aquillaria agallocha Cyperus rotundus Coriandrum sativum…

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Electuary of Pope Innocent Against Blindness

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium Papus InnocentiiElectuary of Pope Innocent Against Blindness Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Fennel seedSiler Montane seedBlue GermanderStavesacre seedCelery seedAniseedParsley seedPennyroyalHyssopSaxifrageJuniper berries Latin Foeniculum vulgare Laserpitium siler Teucrium spp. Delphinium staphisagria Apium graveolens Pimpinella anisum Petroselinum crispum Mentha pulegium Hyssopus officinale Saxifraga alba Juniperus communis Amount 1⁄2 pound 4 ounces ea. 2 ounces…

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Pills Against Barrenness (Turner)

ByAdam Tate

Pills Against Barrenness Tradition: Western Source / Author: De Morbis Foeminis, Turner, 1686 Herb Name Broom flowersCelery seedParsley seedCuminMugwortFeverfew AloeIndian SaltSaffron Latin Cytisus scopariusApium graveolensPetroselinum crispumCuminum cyminumArtemisia vulgarisTanacetum partheniumAloe spp. Sal IndiiCrocus sativus Amount 1⁄2 scruple ea.1⁄2 oz. 1⁄2 dram ea. Preparation: Powder, mix with warm Feverfew water 5 oz., and seal in a jar…

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Electuary of Polypody

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium de PolypodioElectuary of Polypody Tradition: Western Source / Author: Luminare Majus, 1551 Herb Name AniseedLicoriceLovage seedCarrot seedAmeos seedAgrimonyCalamusGinger CinnamonSaffronDill seedParsley seedCelery seed ColchicumTurbithScammony preparedPolypody rootThymeDodderLapis lazuli preparedHematite preparedSugar PenidSugar Latin Pimpinella anisumGlycyrrhiza glabraLevisticum officinaleDaucus carrotaAmmi majusAgrimonia eupatoriaAcorus calamusZingiber officinalisCinnamonum zeylanicumCrocus sativusAnethum graveolensPetroselinum crispumApium graveolensColchicum autumnaleOperculina turpethum Convovulus scammoniaPolypodium vulgareThymus vulgarisCuscuta europea Lapis AzureusHematitum Saccharum…

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