Diseases of the Mouth, Gums and Teeth Neue Artznei und Practicierbuchlin, Bock, 1551 The Mouth and Teeth are prone to inflammation, infections and Ulcers. In particular, chronic Gum disease and Dental problems were a great problem in the past due to general lack of health and cleanliness of the Teeth, especially by lower classes. However,…
Cow Urine, Gomutra Gomutra (Ayurveda) Dioscorides Materia Medica, Mathias, 1563, Zoological name: Bos taurus and related Parts used: Urine Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent, Bitter and Salty Constituents: Water (95%), Urea (2.5%)Minerals: iron, calcium, phosphorus, nitrogen, ammonia, manganese, iron, sulfur, phosphates, potassium salts; Gold has been found in the amount of 3–10mg per liter in…
Treatment of Asthma from Wirtzung In the Western Traditions, Asthma was one of 3 main varieties of Breathing difficulty: Dyspnoea : breathing is difficult, labored, difficult inspiration, and out of course Asthma : uneasy drawing of breath, more difficulty in expiration, wheezing Orthopnea : both the above; breathe best when upright; very labored breath Asthma…
2D. Attenuaters of Congealed Blood Anti-thrombotic, Anticoagulant These have the effects of Inciding or Cutting Medicines, but are used for clotted or congealed Blood, as well as clotted milk in women’s breasts. They are likewise similar to the stronger sort of Attenuaters. They have several spheres of activity: Trauma, Bruising Chronic Fixed, stabbing pain, including…
MedicineTraditions for TCM Practitioners How Can MedicineTraditions be used by TCM Practitioners? As a Practitioner of TCM for more than 25 years, I have great respect for TCM and have seen many wonders achieved with its use. However, for the past 20 years I have also studied various other Traditions including Tibetan Medicine, Unani and…
12 Formulas for the Sight The Purpose of our ’12 Formulas’ Pages are to illustratevarious formulas used to treat a specific condition on one page. This can be useful to help Practitioners develop their own Formulas. The following Formulas are typical of those used to clarify the Sight and improve Vision in Traditional Medicine.It was typical…
Photos of Chinese Materia Medica The following shows photos of some of the main TCM Materia Medica as available on the Chinese Herbal Medicine market. Detailed illustrations and photos are available in the Medicine Monographs. Detailed Photos of Individual Medicines: AconiteCordyceps Various grades of White (American) Ginseng Various types and grades of Pinella (Ban Xia),…
Photos of Chengdu Chinese Herbal Medicine Market The Chengdu Herbal Wholesale Market was a covered open outdoor market until 2009, much like a traditional food market. It then moved to a new location in a modern, indoor, massive shopping complex at He Hua Shi. Photos by Adam, 2009
Lime, Calcium oxide Lime: Burnt Lime: Quicklime: Unslaked Lime: Calx: Calx Viva: Abesum (Calcium oxide, CaO)–Chuna (Ayurveda)Slaked Lime: Calcium Hydrate (Calcium Hydroxide, Ca(OH)2)Lime Water: Liquor Calcis, Aqua Benedicta, Blessed Water, Calcium Hydroxide Solution Hortus sanitatis, 1491 Minerological name: Lime is Calcium oxide (CaO)When ‘Slaked’ (added to water), it becomes Calcium Hydroxide Parts used: Mineral Temperature…
Galbanum ‘Syrian Ferula’, Fennel Giant, MetopiumJaosheer (Unani) Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 Icones Plantarum Medcio-oeconomico, Vietz, 1800 Atlas der officinellen pflanzen (2), Felix, 1899 Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION Botanical name: Ferula galbaniflua (syn. F. rubricaulis, Bubon galbanum) Parts used: Gum Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent, Bitter, aromatic Classifications: 2B ATTENUATERS. 2K. RESOLVENT. …
Tinctura MellisTincture of Honey Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Best HoneySpirit of WineFine, white, dry sand Latin MelSpiritum VitaeArena Amount 2 lbs.2 lbs.3 lbs. Preparation: Digest in a warm place in a sealed bottle; strain, and evaporate in B.M. to the thickness of Honey.Some used ‘Spirit of Wine twice rectified from Carminatives’, meaning…
2P. Hemostatics Styptics; Medicines that Stop Bleeding. Materia Medica in Arabic & Persian, Shirazy, 1793 These are medicines which stop bleeding. In general, Bleeding may be either of a Heat type or Cold type. Types of Bleeding:1. Heat-type Bleeding–In this case the Blood is bright red, fresh and flows freely. It is seen in either…
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