Decoction of Hyssop and Rue Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dioscorides Herb Name Hyssop RueFigs Latin Hyssopus officinaleRuta graveolensFicus carica Amount 5 drams ea.2 Preparation: Decoct together, then add Honey Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Chronic Coughs2. Bronchitis3. Pleurisy4. Wheezing from thick Phlegm5. Asthma6. Shortness of Breath associated with obstruction…
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,…
Electuarium de Baccis Lauri Electuary of Bayberries Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Herb Name Sagapen Bishop’s weed seed CuminNigella seedLovage seedCaraway seedCarrot seedBitter AlmondLong PepperBlack PepperMarjoramWild MintCalamusBay berriesCastoreumRueOpopanax Latin Ferula persicaAmmi majusCuminum cyminumNigella sativaLevisticum officinaleCarum carvi Daucus carrotaPrunus amygdalus amaraPiper longumPiper nigrumOreganum marjoranaMentha sylvestrisAcorus calamusLaurus nobilisCastoreumRuta graveolensCommiphora guidottii Amount 4 drams 2 drams ea….
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….
Confection of Cumin Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid Herb Name Cumin prepared *RueBlack PepperGingerArmenian Borax Latin Cuminum cyminum Ruta graveolens Piper nigrum Zingiber officinalis Sodium borate Amount 30 drams ea. 10 drams * Cumin is prepared by being soaked in wine vinegar for 1 day, then dried and roasted Preparation:…
Elixir Vitae Benedicti The Blessed Water of Life Adam Tate, April, 2024 The Elixir Vitae Benedicti, or the “The Blessed Water of Life” is a formula in The Secrets of the reverend Alexis of Piedmond (1595). This text is a compilation of various formulas for not only medicine, but also cosmetic and industrial recipes. It…
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…
Tincture for Tinnitus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name MarjoramRueStoechasWild MintCamomileMelilot Latin Oreganum marjoranaRuta graveolensLavendula stoechasMentha arvensisMatricaria recutitaMelilotus officinalis Amount 1⁄2 handful ea. Preparation: Form a tincture in wine (or 20% alcohol) Function: Settles Wind, opens Obstructions Use: Tinnitus Dose: Dropped into the ears warm every night before sleep Cautions: None noted Modifications:…
Electuarium Nucis Electuary of Nuts Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mithridate Herb Name Walnuts FigRueSalt Honey Latin Jugulans regiaFicus caricaRuta graveolensSalMel Amount 20151 ounce 1⁄2 scruple 2 ounces Preparation: Cut the Walnuts and Figs small, then beat well together with the Rue and Salt. When well incorporated, mix with Honey to form an Electuary. Function: Resists…
Powder for Leukorrhea Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Agnus CastusRueFennel seedCinnamon Latin Vitex agnus-castusRuta graveolensFoeniculum vulgareCinnamonum zeylanicum Amount 2 drams ea.1 dram 1⁄2 dram Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Damp, warms the Kidneys Use: Leukorrhea from Cold and Damp with Kidney weakness Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow…
Diahyssopus Electuary of Hyssop Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Herb Name HyssopOrrisThymeBlack PepperPennyroyalSavory RueCuminDate pulpTragacanthLicoriceRaisinsFennel seedGingerAniseedCarawayLovage seedSugar Latin Hyssopus officinaleIris germanicaThymus vulgarisPiper nigrumMentha pulegiumSatureja montanaRuta graveolensCuminum cyminumDiospyros lotusAstragalus tragacanthGlycyrrhiza glabraVitis viniferaFoeniculum vulgareZingiber officinalisPimpinella anisumCarum carviLevisticum officinaleSaccharum Amount 30 drams ea. 20 drams ea. 10 drams ea. 5 drams ea. sufficient Preparation: Powder the…
Decoction of Elecampane and Rue Tradition: Western Source / Author: School of Salerno Herb Name ElecampaneRue Latin Inula helenium Ruta graveolens Amount equal parts Preparation: Form a standard Decoction Function: Clears Wind, strengthens the Stomach and Bowels Use: 1. Inguinal Hernia Dose: 2–3 cupfuls daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to…
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