Pulvis CancriPowder of Crabs Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545 Herb Name River Crayfish burnt GentianRosemary Tabasheer Lapis lazuli prepared Latin Cineris Cancrorum fluviatiliumGentiana luteaRosmarinus officinalisBambusae silicae Lapis Azureus praeparata Amount 10 drams1⁄2 oz.1 dram2 drams2 scruples Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heat, resists Poison, calms the Mind Use: 1. Lyconthropy…
Confection of Montagnana for the Sight Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Siler montane seedEyebrightFennel seedCubeb CardamonMaceCelandine seedRue seedRosemaryAniseedAloeswoodCarawayGolden RodSugar or Honey Latin Siler montanumEuphrasia officinalisFoeniculum vulgarePiper cubebaElettaria cardamomumMyristica fragransChelidonium majusRuta graveolensRosmarinus officinalisPimpinella anisumAquillaria agallochaCarum carviSolidago virgaureaSaccharum et Mel Amount 1 dram 1 1⁄2 drams 2 drams 1 oz. 1⁄2 oz.sufficient Preparation: Beat…
Powder to Cleanse the Sight Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name SennaFennel seedBetonyEyebrightVervainRosemaryLicoriceMace Latin Cassia angustifolia Foeniculum vulgare Betonica officinalis Euphrasia officinalis Verbena officinalis Rosmarinus officinalis Glycyrrhiza glabra Myristica fragrans Amount 1⁄2 oz.1 dram 1⁄2 handful ea.2 drams1 scruple Preparation: Powder Function: Purges the Head and Eyes, opens Obstructions Use: 1. Eye disorders…
Decoction Against Retention of Menstruation Tradition: Western Source / Author: Enchiridion Medicum, Petrus Pomarius, 1612 Herb Name Bay berryRosemaryJuniper berryCinnamonSaffron Latin Laurus nobilisRosmarinus officinalisJuniperus communisCinnamonum zeylanicumCrocus sativus Amount 1⁄2 oz.1⁄2 handful1 dram5 scruples5 grains Preparation: Boil in 1 1⁄2 pints white wine Function: Moves the Blood, promotes Menstruation Use: 1. Amenorrhea2. Dysmenorrhea Dose: a small…
Pulvis Mentis ImbecillatusPowder for Mental Weakness Tradition: Western Source / Author: Grulingus Herb Name AniseedFennel seedCoriander seed preparedRue seedFlorentine OrrisSageRosemaryThymeRoseCinnamonMaceCardamonPeony rootCubebWhite Sugar Latin Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Coriandrum sativum Ruta graveolens Iris florentinaSalvia officinalis Rosmarinus officinalis Thymus vulgarisRosa gallica Cinnamonum zeylanicum Myristica fragrans Elettaria cardamomum Paeonia officinalisPiper cubebaSaccharum Amount 2 1⁄2 drams ea. 1⁄2 dram…
Troches for Heart Weakness Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus (Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625) Herb Name Red CoralMasticAmbergrisIndian SpikenardAloeswoodCloveCinnamonGallia MoschataAlipta MoschataNutmeg CubebLesser CardamonGreater CardamonSilk burntBasil seedBone of a Deer HeartBorage flowerRosemary flowerCitron leafIvoryUnicorn (Narwhal) hornPearlSapphireLapis Armenius Lapis LazuliMuskBarberryGold leaf Latin Corallum rubrumPistacia lentiscusAmbre grisNardostachys jatamansiAquillaria agallochaEugenia caryophyllusCinnamonum zeylanicumCompound CompoundMyristica fragransPiper cubebaElettaria cardamomumAmomum…
Electurium Passer CerebrusOr, Electuarium FertilitasElectuary of Sparrow’s BrainsOr. Electuary to Promote Fertility Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Sparrows BrainsTesticles of a BoarTesticles of a FoxGenitals of a StagYellow Turnip rootSea Holly root Orchis confectedCinnamonBull GenitalsPine NutsDatesIndia NutsLong PepperGingerRosemary flowersNettle seedClovesSaffronMaceGalangalCyperus rootsNutmegCassia WoodSeseliCubebsDoronicumWild MintPennyroyalIndian SpikenardMusk Ambergris Latin Cerebullum PasserTesticulus AperTesticulus VulpesGenitalis CervusBrassica…
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…
Decoction for Paralysis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Praxis Medicinae Theorica et Empirica, 1585 Herb Name HyssopSageRosemary Latin Hyssopus officinale Salvia officinalis Rosmarinus officinalis Amount 3 handfuls 1 handful ea. Preparation: Decoct until one third is wasted; add Honey Function: Calms the Liver, settles Wind, moves Qi and Blood, benefits the Nerves Use: Paralysis Dose:…
Rosmarinus, Rosemary Ortus sanitatis, Cube, Johann von, 1501 New Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563 Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578 Darstellung und Beschreibung Pharmacopoea Borussica, Berg, 1858 Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis Parts used: Herb in flower; Flower. Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent, Bitter Classifications: 2B ATTENUATER. 2C INCIDERS. 2G. CLEANSING. 2S. STRENGTHENING3C. ALEXIPHARMIC. 3D. CORDIALS & CARDIACS. 3E. DIURETIC. …
Syrupus de Melissae Syrup of Balm Tradition: Western Source / Author: Fernel Herb Name Bugloss root-barkWhite Dittany root-barkCinquefoil rootScorzonera rootBalmScabiousDevil’s BitBorageBuglossRosemarySorrel seedCitron seedFennel seedBlessed Thistle seedBasil seed Latin Anchusa officinalisDictamnus albusPotentilla reptensScorzonera hispanicaMelissa officinalisScabiosa arvensisSuccisa pratensisBorago officinalisAnchusa officinalisRosmarinus officinalisRumex acetosaCitrus medicaFoeniculum vulgareCarduus benedictusOcinum basilicum Amount 1 oz. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 1 handful ea. 3 drams…
Decoction for Boils and Abscesses Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Admirable Secrets of Physick and Chyrurgery, Thomas Palmer, 1696 Herb Name HorehoundCentauryRosemaryWormwood Latin Marrubium vulgare Centaurium erythraea Rosmarinus officinalis Artemisia absinthum Amount 4 parts3 parts2 parts1 part Preparation: Decoct in water or white wine from 4 parts down to 3 parts.‘Make them in a…
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