Powder for Bladder Abscess of Alexander Benedictus Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545 Herb Name Melon seedGourd seedPumpkin seedCucumber seedPurslane seedMallowMarshmallow Latin Citrullus vulgaris Cucurbita spp. Cucurbita pepo Cucumis sativus Portulaceae oleracea Malva sylvestris Althea officinalis Amount 5 drams ea.4 drams3 drams Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat and Toxin,…
Powder for Excess Menstruation Tradition: Western Source / Author: Serapion (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name HematiteDragon’s BloodAmberRed CoralAlumPomegranate flowerArmenian EarthSealed EarthPurslane seed Latin HaematitumDaemonorops dracoSuccinumCorallum rubrumAlumenPunica granatumTerra ArmeniusTerra SigillataPortulaceae oleracea Amount equal parts Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent, clears Heat, stops Bleeding Use: 1. Excess Menstruation2. Uterine Bleeding3. May be used for other…
Powder for the Lungs Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Poppy seedStarchTragacanthGourd kernelPumpkin kernelCucumber kernelMelon kernelPurslane seed Mallow seedTabasheerLicorice juice Sugar Penids Latin Papaver somniferumAmylumAstragalus tragacanthCucurbitas spp.Cucurbita pepoCucumis sativusCitrullus vulgarisPortulaceae oleraceaMalva sylvestrisBambusae silicaeGlycyrrhiza succus Saccharum penidum Amount 1 1⁄4 ounces 3 drams ea. 7 drams ea. 5 drams ea. 3 drams ea. equal…
Trochisci Gordonii Troches of Gordon Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gordon Herb Name Armenian EarthDragon’s BloodIvoryRose MyrrhMelon seedGourd seedPumpkin seedCucumber seedWhite Poppy seedMallow seedCotton seedPurslane seedQuince seedMyrtle seedGum ArabicTragacanthPine nutPistachioCrystal SugarSugar PenidsLicoriceBarleySweet Almonds Latin Terra ArmeniusDaemonorops dracoEborisRosa gallicaCommiphora molmolCitrullus vulgarisLagenaria vulgarisCucurbita pepoCucumis sativusPapaver somniferumMalva sylvestrisGossypium herbaceumPortulaceae oleraceaCydonia oblongaMyrtus communisAcacia arabicaAstragalus tragacanthNux Pinea Pistachio verumSaccharum crystallatumSaccharum…
Syrupus Florum Nymphaeae Syrup of Water Lilies Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Fresh Water Lily flowersViolet flowersLettuce seedPurslane seed Gourd seed Latin Nymphea albaViola odorataLactuosa sativaPortulaceae oleraceaCucurbitas spp. Amount 1 1⁄2 lbs. 2 oz. 1⁄2 oz. ea. Preparation: Boil in 4 lbs. of Water until one quarter has been consumed; to the strained…
Electuary for Head and Stomach Pain Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Herb Name MasticAniseedFennel seedPolypodyFrankincenseBlack MyrobalanSaffron Spodium *Red SandalwoodWhite SandalwoodPurslane seedScammony preparedSugarAlmondTragacanthCamphorMuskViolet Latin Pistacia lentiscusPimpinella anisumFoeniculum vulgarePolypodium vulgareBoswellia sacraTerminalia chebula (black)Crocus sativus Eboris ustaPterocarpus santalinusSantalum albumPortulaceae oleraceaConvovulus scammoniaSaccharumPrunus amygdalusAstragalus tragacanthCamphoraMoschusViola odorata Amount 1⁄2 oz. ea. 2…
Diapapaver Electuary of Poppy Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Herb Name Poppy seedLicoriceTragacanthSugar PenidsGum ArabicLicorice juiceBean mealFennel seedAniseedLettuce seedStarchPurslane seedMallow seedCucumber seedMelon seedPumpkin seed Latin Papaver somniferumGlycyrrhiza glabraAstragalus tragacanthSaccharum PenidumAcacia arabicaSuccus GlycyrrhizaFaba Foeniculum vulgarePimpinella anisumLactuosa sativaAmylumPortulaceae oleraceaMalva sylvestrisCucumis sativusCitrullus vulgarisCucurbita pepo Amount 30 drams 20 drams ea. 10…
Syrup of Psyllium Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Herb Name TabasheerPurslane seedQuince seedPoppy seedPsylliumPlantain juice depurated *River Crabs washed Latin Bambusae silicaePortulaceae oleraceaCydonia oblongaPapaver somniferumPlantago afra Plantago Succus depurataAlluvi Cancri Amount 2 drams ea. 5 drams20 drams20 drams * Plantain juice is depurated by gently boiling, removing…
Powder for Bleeding from the Stomach Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name AmberRed Coral preparedPearl preparedDeer horn preparedOyster shell preparedHematite preparedRosePurslane seedCoriander seedSumacAlmondGum ArabicPomegranate flowerTabasheerGum Acacia **Hypocistus Latin SuccinumCorallum rubrumMargaritaCornu CerviiOsteraHaematitumRosa gallicaPortulaceae oleraceaCoriandrum sativumRhus parvifloraPrunus amygdalus dulcisAcacia arabicaPunica granatumBambusae silicaeAcacia spp.Cytinus hypocistus Amount 3 drams each…
Trochisci de CamphoraQurs KafoorTroches of Camphor Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus Herb Name RoseGum ArabicTragacanthTabasheerCucumber seedPurslane seedLicoriceSaffronStarchCamphor Latin Rosa gallicaAcacia arabicaAstragalus tragacanthBambusae silicaeCucumis sativusPortulaceae oleraceaGlycyrrhiza glabraCrocus sativusAmylumCamphora Amount 4 drams ea. 1 ounce ea. 2 drams3 drams 1⁄2 dram A contemporary Unani version: Herb Name TabasheerRoseCamphorWhite SandalwoodPurslane seedChicory seedLettuce seedPumpkin seed kernel…
Troches of Basil Seed Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Herb Name Sweet Basil seedChicory seedPurslane seedPumpkin seed Latin Ocinum basilicumChicorium intybusPortulaceae oleraceaCucurbita pepo Amount 10 grams ea. Preparation: Powder, form Troches with Oxymel Function: Clears Liver Heat, opens Obstructions Use: 1. Hepatitis2. Hepatosis 3. Jaundice Dose: 2–3 grams Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To TROCHESBack…
Requies‘Rest’, or ‘Relaxation’ Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Herb Name RoseVioletOpiumMandrake root-barkHenbane seedWhite Poppy seedBlack Poppy seedChicory seedLettuce seedPurslane seedPsyllium NutmegCinnamonSugarRed SandalwoodWhite SandalwoodYellow SandalwoodTabasheerTragacanth Latin Rosa gallicaViola odorataOpiumMandragora officinalisHyoscyamus nigerPapaver somniferumPapaver nigraChicorium intybusLactuosa sativaPortulaceae oleraceaPlantago afraMyristica fragransCinnamonum zeylanicumSaccharum Pterocarpus santalinusSantalum albumSantalum citrinumBambusae silicaeAstragalus tragacanth Amount 3 drams ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 2…
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