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Diseases of the Throat

ByAdam Tate

Diseases of the Throat The Throat is easily affected in acute conditions as it is a first line of attack when an acute disease affects the surface of the body and begins to penetrate the interior. An itchy or acute sore throat indicates a pathogen is working its way into the body (airways) and may…

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Eczema & Psoriasis

ByAdam Tate

Eczema & Psoriasis Eczema and Psoriasis are 2 of the common chronic skin conditions still occurring today. Eczema is marked by red, inflamed, itchy skin that can form small blisters and cause bleeding. Psoriasis is marked by red, itch, scaly patches of skin. There are 5 main types of Psoriasis: Psoriasis vulgaris–most common type; red…

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Tumors

ByAdam Tate

Tumors Tumor means an abnormal swelling or growth in the body. Classically, Tumors were divided into Each of the 4 Humors in the Western Tradition. Phlegmone from Blood humor–their key signs being Redness and Inflammation. This class includes Bubo, Carbuncles, Furuncle, Rosacea etc. Erysipelas from Bile humor–signified by Heat, Burning and Itching. It includes Herpes,…

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Trauma & Burns

ByAdam Tate

Trauma & Burns Illustration from The Book of Distillation, Brunschwig, 1532 See also:Sprains & Strains Bruising Fractures Herbal Functions useful in the treatment of Wounds Antibacterial Antioxidant Anti-inflammatory Antiseptic Depurative or Detoxicant Immunostimulatory Astringent Primary Traditional Herbs for Wounds & Trauma AloeAngelicaBasilBugleCalendulaCentella ComfreyCyperus rotundusDragons BloodEcliptaFrankincenseLicorice MadderMulleinMyrobalan, BellericMyrobalan, ChebulicMyrrhNeem Red SandalwoodSt. Johns wortTurmericYarrow Trauma, Wounds Western…

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Acute, Epidemic and Infectious Diseases

ByAdam Tate

Acute, Epidemic & Infectious Diseases Due to the fact that the TCM system of Acute and Infectious Diseases (Wen-Re Bing) is so well organised, we will give special attention here. TCM regards acute diseases as an attack from an external pathogen, usually Heat or Cold, which is moved into the body by Wind; therefore, Wind-Heat…

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Strengthening and Tonic Formulas

ByAdam Tate

Strengthening and Tonic Formula Strengthening and Tonic herbs and formulas are used either to strengthen the body when weak, support the body during chronic disease and old age, or as a health tonic.  A list of various Tonic Medicines used in the various systems can be found here Here. Tonic Recipes:1. Rice boiled with Milk….

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Diseases of the Uterus

ByAdam Tate

Diseases of the Uterus Western Tradition Cold disorders of the Uterus Confection for a Cold and Moist UterusElectuary of Gems (Mesue)Powder of Calamint (Diacalamintha) (Nicholas) Powder of Galangal Compound (Diagalanga) (Mesue)Triphera Greater (Triphera Magnus) (Nicholas)Hiera PicraWarm the Palace 7 PillOil of SpikenardOil of LilliesOil of OrrisOil of RueOil of Pepper Auscpicious Conqueror (Bkra shis rnam…

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Spirit

ByAdam Tate

Spirit From a Medical viewpoint, Spirit is the non-physical part of the person, related to the Mental and Emotional aspect. The Spirit is generally strongly associated with Mental function, clarity of consciousness and the Emotions. The Spirit is said to be seated in the Heart, but can be thought of rising to the Head while…

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Burning Urine

ByAdam Tate

Burning Urine Urinary Tract Infections Burning Urine is generally associated with Urinary Tract Infections. Heat and Irritation cause a burning sensation when Urinating. It can be also be caused by certain STD’s. Treatment aims to clear Heat, resolve Damp if present, and promote urine with cooling, soothing medicines. Western Tradition Simple Remedies1. Rhubarb with Decoction…

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Acne

ByAdam Tate

Acne Acne is a condition of infection and inflammation of the sebaceous glands of the skin, most commonly the face, shoulders and back. It can be divided into several types: Toxic Heat–excess heat and toxin in the Blood causes red, inflamed pimples with yellow centers; there will be dry stool or constipation, yellow urine, red…

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Nausea & Vomiting

ByAdam Tate

Nausea & Vomiting Neue Artznei und Practicierbuchlin, Bock, 1551 Western Tradition Nausea1. Infusion of Ginger (Ginger tea) is the most useful first line of treatment for simple Nausea. If it needs to be stronger, boil it a little. Syrup Preventing Nausea and Vomiting Peptic PowderPowder for Digestion (Riverius)Electuary of Ginger (Dia Zingiber) (Nicholas)Pills of Zedoary…

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Thirst

ByAdam Tate

Thirst Western Tradition Vehement Thirst 1. For Vehement Thirst, mix oil and water, heat a little and drink, then vomit it up. Repeat if necessary. It is very good to cure vehement Thirst. (The Secrets of Alexis, 1615)2. Soft roasted Egg yolks, mixed with a little Oil and eat, cures thirst. These are to be…

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