Douche for Wind of the Womb Tradition: Western Source / Author: Culpeper Herb Name CalamintAgnus CastusRueAniseedCostusCinnamon Latin Calamintha officinalis Vitex agnus-castusRuta graveolens Pimpinella anisum Saussurea lappa Cinnamonum zeylanicum Amount 1 handful ea. 2 drams ea. Preparation: boil in 1 pint of white wine (or better, equal parts of wine and water) to make 1⁄2 pint,…
Powder for Spermatorrhea Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name Agnus Castus Rue Latin Vitex agnus-castusRuta graveolens Amount 1 dram ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Stops Leakage, strengthens the Kidneys Use: 1. Spermatorrhea2. Irregular Menstruation3. Dysmenorrhea4. Menopausal symptoms5. Infertility Dose: 1–2 scruples Cautions: None noted Modifications: Similar Formulas:…
Tincture for Tumors of the Testicles from Heat Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum 1620 Herb Name Henbane leafBdelliumBean flourBarleyGolden RodRue Black NightshadeMarshmallowMallow rootCalamintCamomile Latin Hyoscyamus nigerCommiphora mukulPhaseolus vulgarisHordeum vulgareSolidago virgaureaRuta graveolensSolanum nigrumAlthea officinalisMalva sylvestrisCalamintha officinalisMatricaria recutita Amount 1 handful3 oz. 1 handful ea. 2 drams ea. Preparation: Form a Tincture in…
Electuarium Regina ColeniiThe Queen of Colen’s Electuary Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name SennaPrepared Goat BloodSaxifrage seedGromwell seedLicorice juiceCarawayAniseedParsley seedFennel seedBroom seedMacedonian ParsleyCarrot seedButchers Broom seedLovage seedAsparagus seedCuminRueJuniperSiler MontaneCalamusPennyroyalCinquefoilBay berriesGalangalGingerTurbithIndian SpikenardAmberSchoenanthValerianHog FennelLynx Stone (Belemnite) Latin Cassia angustifoliaCapra sanguinusPimpinella saxifragaLithospermum officinaleSuccus GlycyrrhizaCarum carviPimpinella anisumPetroselinum crispumFoeniculum vulgareCytisus scopariusPetroselinum macedonicumDaucus carrotaRuscus aculeatusLevisticum officinaleAsparagus officinaleCuminum cyminumRuta graveolensJuniperus communisSiler…
Oil for Lameness Tradition: Western Source / Author: A Thousand Notable Things on Various Subjects, By Thomas Lupton, London, 1815 Herb Name RueRosemaryOlive oilMalmsey wine Latin Ruta graveolens Rosmarinus officinalis OleaVinum Amount 2 handfuls ea. 1⁄2 quart ea. Preparation: Seethe together for half an hour, then strain. Function: Clears Wind, relieves Spasms Use: Rub the…
Decotion for Chlorosis Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Secrets of Art and Nature, Wecker, augmented by Dr. Read, 1661 Herb Name ThymeRueCentauryMaiden HairOregano Latin Thymus vulgarisRuta graveolensCentaurium erythraeaAdiantum capillus-venerisOreganum vulgare Amount 1 handful ea. 1⁄2 handful Preparation: Traditionally, the beaten herbs were added to a quart of Ale, and boiled to a pint; then…
Syrupus de Artemisia Syrup of Mugwort Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopeia Augustana Herb Name MugwortPennyroyalCalamintBalmOreganoArssmartDittany of CreteSavin MarjoramGermanderSt. John’s wortGround PineFeverfewRueCentauryBetonyBuglossFennel rootCelery rootParsley rootAsparagus rootButchers Broom rootSaxifrage rootElecampaneCyperusMadderOrris rootPeony rootJuniper berryLovage seedParsley seedCelery seedAniseedNigella seedCubebCostusCassia WoodCardamonCalamusAsarabacca rootPellitory of SpainValerian Latin Artemisia vulgarisMentha pulegiumCalamintha officinalisMelissa officinalisOreganum vulgarePolygonum hydropierOriganum dictamnusJuniperus sabinaOreganum marjoranaTeucrium chamaedrysHypericum perforatumAjuga chamaepitysTanacetum partheniumRuta…
Pulvis CepahlicusCephalic Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacia Antuerpiensis Galeno Chymica, 1660 Herb Name MasticAmberSavinRueOlibanumCannabis seedStoechas Latin Pistacia lentiscus Succinum Juniperus sabina Ruta graveolens Boswellia sacra Cannabis sativa Lavendula stoechas Amount 1 oz. each1⁄2 handful Preparation: Powder Function: Moves Blood and Qi, settles Wind, stop Spasms, benefits the Brain and Nerves Use: 1. Epilepsy2….
Decoction for Cold Coughs Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus Herb Name HorehoundRueHyssopOreganoThymeWild SavoryPennyroyalFennel seedAniseed Latin Marrubium vulgare Ruta graveolens Hyssopus officinale Oreganum vulgare Thymus vulgaris Satureja montana Mentha pulegium Foeniculum vulgare Pimpinella anisum Amount equal parts Preparation: Decoct, strain then add Honey Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough Use: 1. Cold-type Cough2. ‘Wet’…
Pulvis Contra RabiemPowder Against Rabies Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pirou Herb Name RueVervainPlantainSagePolypodyMintWormwoodMugwortBalmBetonyLesser CentaurySt. John’s Wort Latin Ruta graveolensVerbena officinalisPlantago majusSalvia officinalisPolypodium vulgareMentha spp.Artemisia absinthumArtemisia vulgarisMelissa officinalisBetonica officinalisCentaurium erythraeaHypericum perforatum Amount equal parts Preparation: Gather the herbs around the full moon in Spring or Summer; dry, and powder. Some preferred to keep the herbs…
Tinctura ConvulsioTincture Against Convulsions Tradition: Western Source / Author: Salmon Herb Name HyssopRueSageStoechasRosemaryCalamintBetonyCalamusPeony rootParsley rootStone Parsley rootFennel rootButchers Broom rootAsparagus rootAniseed Fennel seedNutmegCinnamonHoney Latin Hyssopus officinaleRuta graveolensSalvia officinalisLavendula stoechasRosmarinus officinalisCalamintha officinalisBetonica officinalisAcorus calamusPeonia officinalisPetroselinum crispumSison amomumFoeniculum vulgareRuscus aculeatusAsparagus officinalePimpinella anisumFoeniculum vulgareMyristica fragransCinnamonum zeylanicumMel Amount 1 handful ea. 2 drams ea. 4 drams ea. 3 drams…
Species HystericaUterine Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopeia Pauperum, Hamburg, 1781 Herb Name RueYarrowCamomileOrange peelFennel seed Latin Ruta graveolens Achillea millefolium Matricaria recutita Citrus aurantium Foeniculum vulgare Amount 1 handful ea.6 drams2 drams Preparation: Powder Function: Moves Blood and Qi, eases Pain Use: 1. Amenorrhea2. Dysmenorrhea3. Irregular Menstruation4. Pre-menstrual symptoms5. May be useful for…
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