Syrup de Absynthio Compositus Compound Syrup of Wormwood Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name WormwoodRoseIndian SpikenardWhite wineQuince juice Latin Artemisia absinthum Rosa gallica Nardostachys jatamansi Vinum alba Succus Cydonia Amount 1⁄2 lb.2 oz.3 drams 2 1⁄2 lbs. ea. Preparation: Digest in a warm place for a day, then boil gently in B.M….
Vigorous Cakes Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name PearlSapphireGarnetEmeraldHyacinth (Zircon)Red Coral White CoralRoseGold leafSilver leaf Latin MargaritaSapphirusGranatumSmaragdusHyacinthusCorallum rubrumCorallum albumRosa gallicaAurumArgentum Amount 3 drams 1 dram ea.3 drams 1 1⁄2 drams ea.1 drams 4 each Preparation: Levigates the stones well with Rose water, then mixed with the powdered Rose, and lastly, beat in the…
Trochisci de Berberis Troches of Barberries Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name Barberry juice extractLicorice juiceTabasheerPurslane seed RoseIndian SpikenardSaffronStarchTragacanthWater-Melon kernelCamphor Latin Berberis vulgarisSuccus GlycyrrhizaBambusae silicaePortulaceae oleraceaRosa gallicaNardostachys jatamansiCrocus sativus AmylumAstragalus tragacanthCitrullus vulgarisCamphora Amount 3 drams ea. 6 drams 1 dram ea. 3 1⁄2 drams 1⁄2 dram Preparation: Boil 2 drams of Tamarinds…
Triphera MagnusTriphera Greater (with Opium and Without) Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Herb Name CinnamonCloveGalangalIndian SpikenardZedoary GingerCostusStoraxCyperusCalamusOrrisMasterwortFlorentine OrrisMandrake root-barkCeltic SpikenardRose Black PepperAniseedCelery seedParsley seedFennel seedCarrot seedHenbane seedCumin seedBasil seed Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicumEugenia caryophyllusAlpina officinarumNardostachys jatamansiCurcuma zedoariaZingiber officinalisSaussurea lappa Styrax officinalisCyperus rotundusAcorus calamusIris germanicaImperatoriae ostruthiumIris florentinaMandragora officinalisValeriana celtica Rosa gallicaPiper nigrumPimpinella anisumApium graveolensPetroselinum crispumFoeniculum…
Trochisci Absinthium MagnusTroches of Wormwood Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625 Herb Name WormwoodFennel seedAniseedRose Bitter AlmondAsarumSpikenardJuncus odoratusCelery seedRhubarbAgrimony juice Latin Artemisia absinthumFoeniculum vulgarePimpinella anisumRosa gallica Prunus amygdalus amaraAsarum europeumNardostachys jatamansiCymbopogon schoenanthusApium graveolens Rheum palmatumAgrimonia eupatoria Amount 3 drams ea. 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. Preparation: Powder and…
Electuarium Indum Majus Indian Electuary Greater Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name CinnamonCloveIndian SpikenardRose Cassia WoodMaceCyperusYellow SandalwoodAloeswoodNutmeg TurbithSugar PenidsGalangalAmomumCardamonAsarabaccaMastic Scammony prepared Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicumEugenia caryophyllusNardostachys jatamansiRosa gallicaCinnamonum cassiaMyristica fragransCyperus rotundusSantalum citrinumAquillaria agallochaMyristica fragransOperculina turpethumSaccharum PenidumAlpina officinarumAmomum subulatumElettaria cardamomumAsarum europeumPistacia lentiscus Convovulus scammonia Amount 4 drams ea. 2 1⁄2 drams 2 drams ea….
Powder for Migraine Tradition: Western Source / Author: Alexander Benedicti Herb Name TabasheerRed CoralLabrusca (Sour Grape) *Coriander preparedMaceRose Latin Bambusae silicae Corallum rubrum Vitis labrusca Coriandrum sativum Myristica fragrans Rosa gallica Amount 1⁄2 dram ea. 2 scruples ea. * Labrusca is probably Vitis labrusca (syn. V. bracteata), the Sour or Wild Grape. Some older texts…
Powder for Vomiting from Phlegm and Bile (2) Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545 Herb Name Pomegranate peelBarberrySumacPistachio nut shell Rose TabasheerRhubarbAmberAloeswoodMastic Latin Punica granatum Berberis vulgaris Rhus parviflora Pistachio verum Rosa gallica Bambusae silicae Rheum palmatum Succinum Aquillaria agallocha Pistacia lentiscus Amount 5 drams ea.4 drams 2…
Diaxyloaloesor Confectio XyloaloesElectuary of Aloeswood Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name AloeswoodRoseCloveIndian SpikenardMace NutmegGallia MoschataCubebCardamonGreater CardamonMasticCinnamonCyperusSchoenanthZedoaryRed BehenWhite BehenIndian leafSilkworm cocoonPearlRed CoralAmberCitron leafCitron peelClove BasilWatercressMintMarjoramLong PepperGingerMuskAmbergris Latin Aquillaria agallochaRosa gallicaEugenia caryophyllusNardostachys jatamansiMyristica fragransMyristica fragrans Gallia MoschataPiper cubebaElettaria cardamomumAmomum subulatumPistacia lentiscusCinnamonum zeylanicumCyperus rotundusCymbopogon schoenanthus Curcuma zedoaria Salvia hemotodesCentaurea behenCinnamonum tamalaSericum MargaritaCorallum rubrumSuccinumCitrus medicaCitrus medicaOcinum…
Powder for Palpitation from Heat Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid Herb Name Serpent Melon seedCucumber seedGourd seedBarberry Armenian EarthRoseTabasheerAmberAloeswoodBorneo CamphorMastic Latin Cucumis flexuosusCucumis sativusLagenaria vulgarisBerberis vulgarisTerra ArmeniusRosa gallicaBambusae silicaeSuccinumAquillaria agallochaCamphora Pistacia lentiscus Amount 2 parts ea. 1 part ea. 1⁄4 part 1⁄3 part Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heart Heat, regulates…
Powder to Strengthen the Head Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Red CoralTabasheerRoseIndian leafAloeswoodMace Latin Corallum rubrum Bambusae silicae Rosa gallica Cinnamonum tamala Aquillaria agallocha Myristica fragrans Amount 1⁄2 dram ea.1⁄2 scruple1 scruple4 scruples Preparation: Powder Function: Moves Qi, calms the Mind and Spirit, strengthens the Brain Use: 1. Mental weakness, mental deficiency2. Anxiety,…
Pilulae Lucis Majores,or Pilulae OpticaePills to Clarify Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name RoseVioletWormwoodColocynthTurbithCubebCalamusNutmegDodder of ThymeIndian SpikenardBalsam fruit (or Cardamon)Balsam wood (or Aloeswood)Seseli seed (or Hartwort)RueAnnisFennel seedCelery seedSquinanthAsarabaccaMasticCloveCinnamonCassia woodSaffronMace Chebulia MyrobalanEmblic MyrobalanBelleric MyrobalanYellow MyrobalanBlack MyrobalanRhubarbAgaricSennaEyebrightAloes Latin Rosa gallicaViola odorataArtemisia absinthiumCitrullus colocynthisOperculina turpethumPiper cubebaAcorus calamusMyristica fragransCuscuta europeaNardostachys jatamansiCommiphora opobalsamumCommiphora opobalsamumSiler montanumRuta…
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