Regimen of HealthTHE FIRST CHAPTEROn the Regimen of Health in General, Applicableto all Men, in a few Words Our intention in this chapter is to set forth rules that are easy to follow, and which are of great value in the regimen of health. These are universal precepts of the great physicians. Among these is…
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Angelica & Zedoary Angelica is warm, dry and aromatic. It promotes sweat and relieves toxicity, and was long used for all types of Toxin. It moves the blood and promotes Menstruation, and was said to comfort and cheer the Heart. It possesses some of the blood tonic effects of Dang Gui, although is far weaker. Zedoary…
3Q. Anthelmintic Vermifuge Materia Medica in Arabic & Persian, Shirazy, 1793 These medicines are used for Worms and Parasites. Ayurveda has the following Group of Anthelmintics:Black Pepper, Embelia ribes, Moringa pterigosperma, Tithymalus antiquorum, Colocasia antiquorum, Vitex negundo, Achyranthes aspera, Tribulus terrestris, Clerodendron serratifolium, Salvadora persica Garlic Nigella seed Hyssop Wormseed Wormwood Peach kernel Mulberry…
Simple Vinegars Vinegar of Rose Dried Rose buds 1 lb. Vinegar 12 lbs. Set in the Sun for 40 days, strain, and add an equal amount of fresh Rose buds. ‘It comforts the Head and Stomach, represses Inflammations, and cools the Heat of…
Phlegm Kapha (Ayurveda)Tan (TCM)Bad Kan (Tibet)Balgam (Unani) Phlegm can be either a condition in itself marked by excess Phlegm, or related to the Phlegm Humor or a Phlegmatic Constitution. In Humoral Theory, excess Phlegm is viewed as being due to improper digestion and an excess of Phlegm-producing Foods. Therefore, medicines to digest Phlegm mixed with…
Traditional Diagnosis Diagnosis in Traditional Medicine uses a number of different modalities: Observation: by looking at the person we can immediately observe certain things. The body build, size, posture, skin color, complexion, hair, eyes and facial expression can all tell the physician certain details. Palpation: palpation is feeling. Feeling the body can detect Heat or…
Western Anti-Cancer Materia Medica The following is a list of the primary Traditional Western Anti-Cancer Herbal Medicines. Some have been taken from Traditional texts, some from modern research and some from modern clinical use. Further research, verification and updated information can be found in the Individual Herb Monographs, and on PubMed. Agrimony Agrimonia The following…
The Herbal Illustrations of Illustrirtes Krauterbuch byProf Adolf Schrodter Camomile Horsetail Blueberry Violet Cornflower Hops Rosehip Daisy Primula Pasque Flower
Lepidote, Ananchitis, Synochitis Lepidote Metallotheca Vaticana, Mercati, 1719 Anachitis, Synochitis – species of Lepidote Metallotheca Vaticana, Mercati, 1719
Coltsfoot & Licorice Coltsfoot is Neutral, Pungent and Sweet. It strengthens the Lungs, clears Phlegm, stops Cough and relieves Wheezing. It is said to have a downward effect in TCM. It is useful in acute and chronic conditions, and conditions with Heat, Cold, Deficiency or Excess, depending on the herbs it is combined with. It…
Licorice & Comfrey Licorice is warm and slightly moist, and sweet. It strengthens the Lungs and Spleen, increases Qi, clears Heat and Toxin, and moderates harsh or strong medicines. Comfrey is cool, moist, sweet and bitter. It clears Heat and nourishes Yin, benefits the Lungs and Kidneys, stops Coughs, resolves Masses, and promotes Healing of…
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