Pulvis CatarrhalisPowder for Catarrh Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Flowers of SulphurSaltpeterLicoriceFennel seed Latin Flos Sulphuris Potassium nitrate Glycyrrhiza glabra Foeniculum vulgare Amount equal parts Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Cold and Damp Use: Catarrh Dose: 1–2 scruples Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back To POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Nitrum, Saltpeter, Niter, Potassium nitrate, Xiao Shi 硝石 Kali nitricum, Nitrum depuratum, Nitrum prismaticum, Sal petraXiao Shi (TCM)Yavakshara, Saindhava, Ushara or Sora (Ayurveda)Shora Qalmi (Unani)Ze tsha ཟེ་ཚ (Tibetan) Ortus Sanitatis, Beck, 1517 The preparation of Saltpeter(Museum Museorum, Valentini, 1704) Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578 Mineralogical Name: Nitrum; Potassium nitrate Parts Used:Salt Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Bitter,…
Electuary for Asthma Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 Herb Name Licorice juiceHyssopMaidenhairCardamonBlack PepperBitter AlmondRound BirthwortNettle seedOrris SaltpeterWatercressRadish seed Latin Succus GlycyrrhizaHyssopus officinaleAdiantum capillus-venerisElettaria cardamomumPiper nigrum Prunus amygdalus amaraAristolchia spp.Urtica dioicaIris germanica Potassium nitrateNasturtium officinaleRaphanus sativa Amount 10 drams ea. 5 drams ea. Preparation: Powder and with sufficient Honey,…
Pills for Retention of Urine Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Celery seedSaltpeterMadderJuniper berryAsarabaccaAmmiFennel seedIndian SpikenardBitter AlmondsMelon seed Cantharides prepared *Gum Ammoniacum Latin Apium graveolensPotassium nitrateRubia tinctorumJuniperus communisAsarum europeumAmmi majusFoeniculum vulgareNardostachys jatamansiPrunus amygdalus amaraCitrullus vulgaris CantharidumDorema ammoniacum Amount 10 drams ea.5 drams 1⁄2 dram 1 1⁄2 dram * Cantharides are prepared by removing…
Nitrum, Saltpeter, Niter, Potassium nitrate, Xiao Shi 硝石 Kali nitricum, Nitrum depuratum, Nitrum prismaticum, Sal petraXiao Shi (TCM)Yavakshara, Saindhava, Ushara or Sora (Ayurveda)Shora Qalmi (Unani)Ze tsha ཟེ་ཚ (Tibetan) Ortus Sanitatis, Beck, 1517 The preparation of Saltpeter(Museum Museorum, Valentini, 1704) Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578 Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION Mineralogical Name: Nitrum; Potassium nitrate Parts…
Compound Guaiacum Confection also known as ‘Chelsea Pensioner’ Tradition: Western Source / Author: There were a number of variations.The first is the original formula: Herb Name Guaiacum resinMustard seedSublimed SulphurSaltpeter RhubarbMolasses Latin Resina GuaiaciiSinapis albaSulphura sublimataPotassium NitrateRheum palmatum Molasses Amount 1⁄2 oz. 1 oz. ea. 2 drams ea.16 oz. The following uses Nutmeg instead of…
Goksuradi Churna Powder of Tribulus Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Herb Name Gokshura (Tribulus)Kankola (Cubeb)NagakesharaRevandachini (Rhubarb)Saltpeter Latin Tribulus terrestrisPiper cubebaMesua ferreaRheum emodiPotassium nitrate Amount 9 parts 3 parts each Preparation: Powder Function: Promotes Urine, clears Damp Use: 1. Dysuria2. Suppressed of difficult Urination Dose: 10–20 grains Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow…
DiospoliticumLesser Cumin Compositionor, The Egyptian Confect Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen Herb Name Cumin prepared *RueLong Pepper Saltpeter ** Latin Cuminum cyminumRuta graveolensPiper longumPotassium nitrate Amount 1 oz. each1⁄2 oz. * Cumin is prepared by steeping for 24 hours in Vinegar, then stir-fried** Some Unani texts list Bauraq, Borax, instead of Saltpeter. Preparation: Powder….
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