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Powder for Vomiting from Phlegm and Bile (2)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Vomiting from Phlegm and Bile (2) Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545 Herb Name Pomegranate peelBarberrySumacPistachio nut shell Rose TabasheerRhubarbAmberAloeswoodMastic Latin Punica granatum Berberis vulgaris Rhus parviflora Pistachio verum Rosa gallica Bambusae silicae Rheum palmatum Succinum Aquillaria agallocha Pistacia lentiscus Amount 5 drams ea.4 drams 2…

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Confection for Diabetes (Galen)

ByAdam Tate

Confection for Diabetes Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Herb Name Tabasheer *Aloeswood burntWhite SandalwoodPurslane seedTragacanthGum ArabicTurbithBarberryEndive seedArmenian Earth MasticCinnamonOreganoSugar Latin Bambusae silicae Aquillaria agallocha usta Santalum album Portulaceae oleracea Astragalus tragacanth Acacia arabica Operculina turpethum Berberis vulgaris Chicorium endivaTerra ArmeniusPistacia lentiscus Cinnamonum zeylanicum Oreganum vulgare Saccharum…

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Powder for Palpitation from Heat

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Palpitation from Heat Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid Herb Name Serpent Melon seedCucumber seedGourd seedBarberry Armenian EarthRoseTabasheerAmberAloeswoodBorneo CamphorMastic Latin Cucumis flexuosusCucumis sativusLagenaria vulgarisBerberis vulgarisTerra ArmeniusRosa gallicaBambusae silicaeSuccinumAquillaria agallochaCamphora Pistacia lentiscus Amount 2 parts ea. 1 part ea. 1⁄4 part 1⁄3 part Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Heart Heat, regulates…

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Powder to Strengthen the Head

ByAdam Tate

Powder to Strengthen the Head Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Red CoralTabasheerRoseIndian leafAloeswoodMace Latin Corallum rubrum Bambusae silicae Rosa gallica Cinnamonum tamala Aquillaria agallocha Myristica fragrans Amount 1⁄2 dram ea.1⁄2 scruple1 scruple4 scruples Preparation: Powder Function: Moves Qi, calms the Mind and Spirit, strengthens the Brain Use: 1. Mental weakness, mental deficiency2. Anxiety,…

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Electuary for Quotidian, Tertian and Quartan Fever (Galen)

ByAdam Tate

Electuary for Quotidian, Tertian and Quartan Fever Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Herb Name RoseSugarSweet CostusRhubarbOrpimentCinnamonIndian SpikenardMasticTabasheerWhite SandalwoodYellow SandalwoodBarberryCloveSaffron Latin Rosa gallicaSaccharumSaussurea lappaRheum palmatumAuripigmentumCinnamonum zeylanicumNardostachys jatamansiPistacia lentiscusBambusae silicaeSantalum albumSantalum citrinumBerberis vulgaris Eugenia caryophyllusCrocus sativus Amount 20 drams40 drams 2 drams ea. Preparation: Powder and mix with…

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Syrup of Sandalwood

ByAdam Tate

Syrup of Sandalwood Tradition: Unani Source / Author: The Medical Formulary of al Samarqandi Herb Name White SandalwoodSour Pomegranate juice TamarindCrystal SugarTabasheer White Sandalwood powderCamphorSaffron Latin Santalum albumPunica granatumTamarindus indicusSaccharumBambusa silicaSantalum albumCamphoraCrocus sativus Amount 93 grams 200 grams1200 grams 6.2 grams1.6 grams9.3 grams Preparation: Take the first weight of Sandalwood, soak in half ratl (7…

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Troches of Camphor (Mesue)

ByAdam Tate

Trochisci de CamphoraTroches of Camphor Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name RoseTabasheerYellow SandalwoodSaffronLicoriceMelon seedGourd seedPumpkin seedCucumber seedTragacanthGum ArabicIndian SpikenardAloeswoodCardamonStarchCamphorWhite TartarArabian Manna Latin Rosa gallicaBambusae silicaeSantalum citrinumCrocus sativusGlycyrrhiza glabraCitrullus vulgarisCucurbita spp.Cucurbita pepoCucumis sativus Astragalus tragacanthAcacia arabicaNardostachys jatamansiAquillaria agallochaElettaria cardamomumAmylumCamphoraPotassium tartrateHedysarum alhagi Amount 4 drams2 drams2 ½ drams1 dram2 drams 1 dram ea. ½…

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Troches of Poppy seed (Unani)

ByAdam Tate

Trochisci de PapaverTroches of Poppy  Tradition: Unani Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681​ Herb Name Rose​​Gum ArabicStarch​​TragacanthLicorice​White Poppy seed​Black Poppy seed​​SaffronTabasheer Latin Rosa gallicaAcacia arabica​AmylumAstragalus tragacanthGlycyrrhiza glabra​​Papaver somniferum​Papaver somniferumCrocus sativusBambusae silicae Amount 4 drams ea. 2 drams ea. 3 drams ea.1 dram​5 drams Preparation: Powder and form Troches Function: Clears Heat, nourishes Yin, Strengthens Lungs,…

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Cooling Electuary of Musk (Rhazes)

ByAdam Tate

Cooling Electuary of Musk Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Rhazes (De Causis Accidentium, Maimonides) Herb Name RoseTabasheerCoriander seedAmberPearlMusk Latin Rosa gallicaBambusae silicaeCoriandrum sativumSuccinumMargaritaMoschus Amount 6 parts ea. 3 parts1 part Preparation: Dissolve Sugar in sour apple juice, boil until like honey; add the above in powder Function: Strengthens the Heart without Heating Use: 1….

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Powder to Cool the Heart

ByAdam Tate

Pulvis Cordis RefrigeransPowder to Cool the Heart Tradition: Western Source / Author: Augustana Herb Name Bugloss flowerBorage flowerBalmRed SandalwoodWhite SandalwoodYellow SandalwoodRose Citron peelSorrel seedAloeswoodCloveGarnetJacinthSapphireCarnelianEmeraldDoronicumRed BehenWhite BehenAmber Bone of a Stag’s HeartPearlRed CoralWhite CoralTabasheer (‘Spodium’)Saffron CamphorMusk Latin Lycopsis arvensisBorago officinalisMelissa officinalisPterocarpus santalinusSantalum albumSantalum citrinumRosa gallica Citrus medicaRumex acetosaAquillaria agallochaEugenia caryophyllusGranatumHyacinthusSapphirus SardinusSmaragdusDoronicum hookeriSalvia hemotodesCentaurea behenSuccinumOs Cordis CerviiMargaritaCorallum…

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Cordial Powder

ByAdam Tate

Pulvis Cordiales, or Pulvis Cardiales MagnusCordial Powder,or Greater Cordial Powder Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Herb Name PearlsTabasheerGarnetCinnamonTormentilArmenian EarthWhite SandalwoodYellow SandalwoodRed SandalwoodIvory Unicorn (Narwhal horn)JacinthSapphireRed CoralWhite CoralValerianWhite DittanyZedoaryAloeswoodSealed EarthBurnt SilkBone of a Stag’s HeartRed Behen White BehenGold leafMuskAmbergris Latin MargaritaBambusa sppGranatumCinnamonum zeylanicumPotentilla tormentillaTerra ArmeniusSantalum albumSantalum citrinumPterocarpus santalinusEboris Cornu MonocerusHyacinthus (Zircon)SapphirusCorallum rubrumCorallum albumValeriana officinalisDictamnus albusCurcuma…

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Cooling Powder of Gems

ByAdam Tate

Species de Gemmis FrigidiiCooling Powder of Gems Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name Pearls, preparedTabasheerIvoryRed Coral, preparedWhite Coral, preparedRed Roses Jacinth, preparedSapphire, preparedEmerald, preparedCornelian, preparedGarnet, preparedWhite SandalwoodYellow SandalwoodRed SandalwoodBorage flowerBugloss flowerBasil seed Sorrel seedRed BehenWhite BehenBone of a Stags HeartGold leaf Silver leaf Latin MargaritaBambusa sppEborisCorallum rubrumCorallum albumRosa gallicaHyacinthusSapphirusSmaragdusCarnelianGranatumSantalum albumSantalum citrinumPterocarpus santalinusBorago…

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