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Ointment for Hemorrhoids

ByAdam Tate

Ointment for Hemorrhoids Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover 1599 Herb Name Armenian EarthDragons BloodMasticMyrrh Orange peelOrris rootRose Latin Terra ArmeniusDaemonorops dracoPistacia lentiscusCommiphora molmolCitrus aurantium Iris germanicaRosa gallica Amount 1 dram es. Preparation: Powder, then mix with Violet oil and fresh Butter to form an Ointment Function: Clears Heat, relieves Swelling, stops Pain Use: 1….

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Troches of Aloeswood (Trochisci Aquilaria) (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Trochisci Aquilaria Troches of Aloeswood Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name AloeswoodRoseMasticCinnamonCloveIndian SpikenardNutmeg Parsnip seedCardamonCubebGallia MoschataCitron peelMaceAmbergrisMusk Latin Aquillaria agallochaRosa gallicaPistacia lentiscusCinnamonum zeylanicumEugenia caryophyllusNardostachys jatamansiMyristica fragransPastinaca sativa Elettaria cardamomumPiper cubebaa compoundCitrus medicaMyristica fragransAmbre gris Moschus Amount 2 drams ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 1⁄2 scruple ea. Preparation: Powder and form, into Troches…

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Powder to Stop Bleeding of the Stomach (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Powder to Stop Bleeding of the Stomach Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name Pomegranate flowersRoseSumacWhite SandalwoodFrankincense Sorrel seedMyrtleAlumGum AcaciaHypocistusAmber Latin Punica granatumRosa gallicaRhus parvifloraSantalum albumBoswellia sacraRumex acetosaMyrtus communisAlumen Acacia spp.Cytinus hypocistusSuccinum Amount 4 drams ea. 3 drams ea.2 scruples 2 drams ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Astringent,…

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Expert Electuary of Catilinae

ByAdam Tate

Expert Electuary of Catilinae Tradition: Western Source / Author: Catilina (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Herb Name AniseedOrrisLaccaIndian SpikenardAloeswoodClove AgaricCarawayWild RueFennel seedLong BirthwortRound BirthwortCentaurySavory AmmiOreganoMasticRoseRhubarbGentianSquinanthMyrrhMint Latin Pimpinella anisumIris germanicaLaccifer laccaNardostachys jatamansiAquillaria agallochaEugenia caryophyllusFomitopsis officinalisCarum carvi Peganum harmalaFoeniculum vulgareAristolchia longaAristolchia rotundaCentaurium erythraeaSatureja montanaAmmi majusOreganum vulgarePistacia lentiscusRosa gallica Rheum palmatumGentiana luteaJuncus odoratusCommiphora molmolMentha arvensis…

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Infusion of Senna and Flower with Spices (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Infusion of Senna and Flower with Spices Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name SennaOreganoPennyroyalBorage flowerBugloss flowerViolet flowerRose flowerGingerCinnamonAniseed Latin Cassia angustifoliaOreganum vulgareMentha pulegiumBorago officinalisAnchusa officinalisViola odorataRosa gallicaZingiber officinalisCinnamonum zeylanicumPimpinella anisum Amount 1 dram 1⁄2 dram ea. 2 drams ea. 1 scruple ea. 1⁄2 scruple Preparation: Infuse in 6 ounces of Borage water…

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Electuary for Sadness and Worry

ByAdam Tate

Electuary for Sadness and Worry Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Herb Name Basil seedBuglossMintLapis lazuli prepared *Pearl Crab washedWhite CoralArmenian EarthSilk burntGallia ** Indian SpikenardChebulic MyrobalanDodderCinnamonFrankincenseMastic ZedoaryDoronicumRed BehenWhite BehenIndian leafCardamonClove UsneaCastoreumLicoriceSaffronLettuce seedHenbane seedSquinanthMandrake root barkAloeswood PeonyRhubarbWild Rue seedNutmegPomegranate barkCarobAgnus CastusCoriander seedSilver filingsGold filingsCamphorRoseTabasheer ***Musk Latin Ocinum…

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Powder to Strengthen the Heart (Wirtzung)

ByAdam Tate

Powder to Strengthen the Heart Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name RoseAmberBugloss flowerBalmCinnamonSaffronRed CoralSandalwood Latin Rosa gallicaSuccinumLycopsis arvensisMelissa officinalisCinnamonum zeylanicumCrocus sativus Corallum rubrumSantalum citrinum Amount equal parts Preparation: Powder, sprinkle with Rose water, dry, powder and keep for use Function: Strengthens and Regulates the Heart, moves the Blood, regulates Qi Use: 1. Heart…

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Troches for Hardness of the Liver

ByAdam Tate

Troches for Hardness of the Liver Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625 Herb Name AgrimonyLicorice juiceAsarumSennaBarberryRhubarbPurslane seedRose Indian SpikenardCinnamonSaffronNigella seedChamepitysAgnus CastusCyperus Citron seed Latin Agrimonia eupatoriaSuccus GlycyrrhizaAsarum europeumCassia angustifoliaBerberis vulgarisRheum palmatumPortulaceae oleraceaRosa gallicaNardostachys jatamansi Cinnamonum zeylanicumCrocus sativus Nigella sativaAjuga chamaepitysVitex agnus-castusCyperus rotundusCitrus medica Amount 1 1⁄2 drams ea.1⁄2 dram2 drams…

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Powder for Head Wounds (Bononiense)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Head Wounds Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium Bononiense, 1641 Herb Name FrankincenseMasticSandaracRed CoralClove RoseMyrtle berries Latin Boswellia sacraPistacia lentiscusCypress spp.Corallum rubrumEugenia caryophyllusRosa gallica Myrtus communis Amount 2 drams ea.1 dram 3 drams ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, stops Bleeding, promotes Healing Use: Wounds of the Head Dose: sprinkle on topically Cautions:…

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Electuary of Ginger (Dia Zingiber) (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Dia Zingiber Electuary of Ginger Tradition: Westerm, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Herb Name Pine nutPistachioAniseedFennel seedLicoriceSaffronGingerGalangalCloveCinnamonNutmegGrains of ParadiseMace CardamonIndian SpikenardRhubarbRose Latin Nux PineaPistachio verumPimpinella anisumFoeniculum vulgareGlycyrrhiza glabraCrocus sativusZingiber officinalisAlpina officinarumEugenia caryophyllusCinnamonum zeylanicumMyristica fragransAframomum meleguetaMyristica fragransElettaria cardamomumNardostachys jatamansiRheum palmatumRosa gallica Amount 1⁄2 oz.2 drams 1⁄2 dram ea. 15 grains ea. Preparation: Form an Electuary with…

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Douche for Heat of the Uterus

ByAdam Tate

Douche for Heat of the Uterus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius Herb Name Plantain leafWater LilyBlack NightshadeEndive Rose Latin Plantago majusNymphea albaSolanum nigrumChicorium endivaRosa gallica Amount 1 handful ea. 2 pugils Preparation: Decoct until one-third has evaporated; add Oil of Myrtle 1 oz., and Vinegar 1⁄2 oz. Form a Douche. Function: clears Heat and…

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Troches of Bdellium of Avicenna

ByAdam Tate

Troches of Bdellium of Avicenna Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Avicenna Herb Name RoseBdelliumIndian SpikenardBitter AlmondCostusMyrrhMastic Latin Rosa gallica Commiphora mukul Nardostachys jatamansi Prunus amygdalus amara Saussurea lappa Commiphora molmol Pistacia lentiscus Amount 10 drams3 drams2 drams 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. Preparation: Dissolve Bdellium and Myrrh in wine, add the rest in…

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