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Latin Formula Names Many Formulas used in the Western Tradition were known by their Latin names. Many formulas are named after their primary ingredient, but sometimes are named after their function or origin etc. The Latin naming of a formula often begins with ‘Dia’, effectively meaning ‘Compound’. So, Diacinnamonum is a Compound of Cinnamon. Sometimes…
Anise & Thyme Annis is Warm and mildly Moist, Pungent and Aromatic, moves the Qi, clears Wind and Phlegm, and has an effect on the Lungs and Spleen. Thyme is Warm and Dry, Pungent and Bitter, clears Wind and Phlegm, and also effects the Lungs and Spleen. Together they have two distinct, but equally important spheres of…
Stress & Anxiety Stress is the normal day-to-day pressure and tension we have from our daily lives. Time limits, money, delays, remembering to pick up the kids and many other daily events can become stressful when taken together and repeated day-in day-out. A certain amount is normal, even healthy. But in excess or when poorly…
Pneumonia (Peripneumonia) Pneumonia was traditionally called Peripneumonia in the West. It is an infection of the Lungs which may be life threatening, especially to the young and elderly. Each year, an estimated 1.4 million children worldwide aged under 5 die of Pneumonia, and it is the most common cause of hospitalization of children under 2….
Sambucus Fructus, Elder Berry Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 Della Materia Medicinale, Andrea Valuassori, 1562 ‘Common’ and ‘Jagged’ ElderParkinson, Theatrum Botanicum, 1640 Koehler’s Medizinal Pflanzen, 1887 Botanical name: Sambucus nigra Parts used: Fruit; also the Seed Temperature & Taste: Cool, Moist, Sweet, Sour Classifications: 3C. ALEXIPHARMIC Uses: 1. Clears Wind and Damp, Eases Pain, Promotes Urine:-Edema,…
Sprains & Strains Acute Strains and Sprains usually come from awkward movements, sleeping improperly or lifting heavy things. It can be associated with muscular tension, weakness of the joints, spasms of the tendons etc. The primary treatment is moving the Blood, clearing obstruction and easing pain. It can be seen that internal medicines for acute…
3L. Anti-tussive Bechica These are medicines which treat Cough. They are broadly classed as either Warm or Cold, being used for Cold and Hot Coughs respectively. Warm medicines help ‘digest’ cold, thick and raw Phlegm while Cold medicines cool and thicken hot, sharp, thin Phlegm. i. Warming Anti-tussivesThese are attenuating Anti-tussives which warm, make thin…
Cosmetics Beautifying the body and treating cosmetic conditions has long been associated with Herbal and Traditional Medicine. The earliest types of cosmetic preparations such as distilled waters and creams were prepared by apothecaries and herbalists. While not directly medicinal, keeping someone looking and feeling healthy contributes to greater self esteem, confidence and a more positive…
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J. Medicines that Regulate Qi Medicines that Regulate Qi generally help to regulate nervous function and relax smooth muscle. We have divided this category into several groups as these classes share some similar effects and are often combined in clinical practice. i. Move the Qi Carminatives, Relaxants This important group of medicines helps to regulate…
Four & Six Excellent Medicines The Six Excellent Medicines are a basic unit of Tibetan Medicine and appear in a number of Formulas. Each ingredient effects a particular organ and Humor, and together, the formula is regarded as being balanced. Tabasheer –Lungs, Phlegm, Bile, Wind Safflower –Liver, Bile, Blood Clove –Life Channel, Qi/Wind Nutmeg –Heart,…
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