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Powder for Melancholy (Philon)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Melancholy Tradition: Western Source / Author: Philon (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Herb Name White Ginger *Coriander preparedCardamonSaffronBalmMarjoram Latin Zingiber officinalisCoriandrum sativumElettaria cardamomumCrocus sativus Melissa officinalisOreganum marjorana Amount 1 1⁄2 drams1 dram 2 drams ea. * White Ginger can refer to Hedychium coronarium. However, regular Ginger will suffice. Preparation: Powder Function: Clears…

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Hiera Picra

ByAdam Tate

Hiera PicraAyarij Fiqra (Unani)‘Holy Bitters’ Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Themison of Ladodicea (c. 50 BC)Galen is often credited, but he was not the originator. 1. The First version is the original of Themison of Ladodicea (c. 50 BC) Herb Name MasticSaffronIndian SpikenardBalsam fruitAsarumAloe Latin Pistacia lentiscusCrocus sativusNardostachys jatamansiCommiphora opobalsamumAsarum europeum Aloe vera Amount…

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Electuary of Saffron Greater (Diacrocon Majores) (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Diacrocon, or Electuarium Croci, or Diacurcuma Majores Electuary of Saffron Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name SaffronAsarabaccaParsley seedCretan Carrot seedAniseed Celery seedRhubarbSpignel rootIndian SpikenardScordium Hart’s TongueLicorice juiceCassia WoodCostus MyrrhSchoenanthBalsam fruitMadderWormwood juiceMaudlin Balsam oilCinnamonCalamusTragacanth Latin Crocus sativusAsarum europeumPetroselinum crispumDaucus spp.Pimpinella anisumApium graveolensRheum palmatumMeum asthmaticumNardostachys jatamansiTeucrium ScordiumAsplenium scolopendriumSuccus GlycyrrhizaCinnamonum cassiaSaussurea lappaCommiphora molmolCymbopogon schoenanthusCommiphora opobalsamumRubia…

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Antidotum Epilepticus (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Antidotum Epilepticus Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Herb Name Indian SpikenardSaffronGingerCassia WoodLong PepperGentian Selinum seed *OpiumWhite PepperAniseedHoney Latin Nardostachys jatamansiCrocus sativusZingiber officinalisCinnamonum cassiaPiper longum Gentiana luteaSelinum palustre *Papaver somniferumPiper nigrumPimpinella anisumMel Amount 27 dr., 3 scr. ea. 18 dr., 2 scr. ea. 9 dr., 1 scr. ea.sufficient * Listed…

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Philonium Persicum

ByAdam Tate

Philonium Persicum Philon’s Persian Antidote Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name White Henbane seedWhite PepperOpiumLemnian EarthHematite SaffronPellitoryIndian SpikenardCastoreumPearlAmberZedoaryElecampaneTroches of RamichCamphor Latin Hyoscyamus albaPiper albumOpiumTerra LemniaHaematitumCrocus sativusAnacyclus pyrethrumNardostachys jatamansiCastoreum MargaritaSuccinumCurcuma zedoariaInula heleniumTroschisci RamicCamphora Amount 2 drams ea. 10 drams ea. 5 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 1 scruple Preparation: With three times their…

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Electuary of Polypody

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium de PolypodioElectuary of Polypody Tradition: Western Source / Author: Luminare Majus, 1551 Herb Name AniseedLicoriceLovage seedCarrot seedAmeos seedAgrimonyCalamusGinger CinnamonSaffronDill seedParsley seedCelery seed ColchicumTurbithScammony preparedPolypody rootThymeDodderLapis lazuli preparedHematite preparedSugar PenidSugar Latin Pimpinella anisumGlycyrrhiza glabraLevisticum officinaleDaucus carrotaAmmi majusAgrimonia eupatoriaAcorus calamusZingiber officinalisCinnamonum zeylanicumCrocus sativusAnethum graveolensPetroselinum crispumApium graveolensColchicum autumnaleOperculina turpethum Convovulus scammoniaPolypodium vulgareThymus vulgarisCuscuta europea Lapis AzureusHematitum Saccharum…

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Electuary of Reschidi (Unani)

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium ReschidiElectuary of Reschidi Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681) Herb Name Hyacinth (Zircon) *Mace SaffronWhite Sugar Latin HyacinthusMyristica fragrans Crocus sativus Saccharum alba Amount 5 parts ea.3 parts100 parts * the texts lists Rubini Hyacinthini, Ruby-colored Hyacinth (Zircon) Preparation: Dissolve the Sugar in Rose water, heat gently to the thickness of honey…

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Troches of Barberries (Trochisci de Berberis) (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

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…

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Electuary of Black Hellebore (Zenon)

ByAdam Tate

Electuary of Black Hellebore Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zenon of Athens (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Herb Name Black Hellebore, preparedAloeswoodSaffronAniseed MasticMarjoramAgaricOrrisStoechasTurbith Latin Helleborus nigerAquillaria agallochaCrocus sativusPimpinella anisum Pistacia lentiscusOreganum marjoranaFomitopsis officinalisIris germanicaLavendula stoechasOperculina turpethum Amount 20 aur *1 1⁄2 aur1 aur2 aur4 aur1 aur6 aur 8 aur ea.4 aur *…

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Troches of Saffron (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Trochisci CrociTroches of Saffron Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Herb Name SaffronRoseAmeos seedMyrrhAloeswood Latin Crocus sativusRosa gallicaAmmi majusCommiphora molmolAquillaria agallocha Amount 6 drams 3 drams ea.4 scruples Preparation: Powder, and with Rose water, form Troches Function: Moves the Blood, regulates Qi, calms Wind, opens Obstructions Use: 1. Obstructions of the Uterus, Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea2….

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Confection for all Diseases of the Eyes

ByAdam Tate

Confection for all Diseases of the Eyes Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Magic of Kirani, King of Persia, and of Harpocration, Translated into English from a Copy found in private hand, 1685 Herb Name Juice of KnotgrassLicium Indicum *MyrrhSaffronFrankincenseOpium Black AcaciaWine Latin Polygonum aviculare Berberis indicumCommiphora molmolCrocus sativusBoswellia sacraOpium Acacia spp.Vinum Amount 6 oz….

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The Great Electuary

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium DigherThe Great Electuary Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681 Herb Name CinnamonIndian SpikenardPistachio *Chebulic MyrobalanNutmeg Laserpitium root **Red BehenWhite BehenWild ParsnipTree MossBalmBorageMasticCardamonMustard seedGingerCloveAsarumIndian leafCubebsCitron peel ZerumbetDoronicumWhite SandalwoodPomegranate seed AniseedMintBlack MyrobalanBuzidanSaffronZedoaryAmberPearlRed CoralCyperus ***RoseLobsterFox Testicles ****Treacle Mustard (Yellow)Treacle Mustard (Red)MuskAmbergrisGold leafSilver leaf Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicum Nardostachys jatamansi Pistachio verumTerminalia chebula Myristica fragrans Salvia hemotodesCentaurea…

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