Syrupus Rosaceus Solutivusor Syrupus Rosarum PallidiSyrup of Rose Solutive,or Syrup of Damask Rose Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Infuse as many fresh Damask Rose petals as can be in 4 lbs. of boiling hot Spring Water; steep for 12 hours, press then out, then add a like amount of fresh Rose petals, and steep…
2F. Purifying Cleansing, Detergent Materia Medica in Arabic & Persian, Shirazy, 1793 These are medicines that cleanse the tissues and organs to which they are appropriated to, or else helps separate the pure from the impure. This group has a mixed nature. Some resolve Damp, some treat Heat and Damp, and some cut through tough…
Diseases of the Stomach Hippocrates first said “All Disease begins in the Stomach”. In all Traditions, great importance is placed on the Stomach as the seat of “First Digestion”. Signs of Stomach dysfunction include Nausea, Loss of Appetite, Acid Regurgitation and Stomach Pain. The Stomach is prone to the following main disorders: Stomach Heat: excess…
Senile Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease Senile Dementia includes a range of disorders associated with deterioration of the Brain function. It may include personality changes, amnesia, impaired reasoning etc. Its cause is generally age-related deterioration of the Brain, but these symptoms may occur as a result of earlier brain trauma or mini-strokes. Alzheimer’s Disease is the…
Decoctions Decoction is the boiling of medicines down to make a liquid extraction stronger than an infusion. Typically, an Herbal formula is boiled in water until one-third to one-half of the liquid is consumed. Sometimes Mineral and Animal products are also decocted. Sometimes, other liquid is used such as wine, or a mix of equal…
Galangal & Cyperus Galangal is warm, dry and pungent. It is similar in nature and use to Ginger being very good for Cold disorders of the Stomach. It also warms the Kidneys and is used for Wind-Phlegm diseases of the Brain such as Dizziness and Vertigo. It is also good for Heart Palpitations and Angina…
Mithridate & TheriacThe Noble Medicines Against all Poison & InfectionBy Adam Tate (2017) Theriac pot dated 1782 from the Hospices de Beaune(Image by jebulon in Public Domain) There were two great and noble compounds used throughout Europe since ancient times. These were Mithridate and Theriac. The former, named after Mithridate (132-63 BC), King of Pontos,…
Purging Mixed Humors Bile & Phlegm 1. Rosed Aloes Aloes 4 oz. Damask Rose juice 1 lb.Soak Aloes in the Rose juice in the sun or a water-bath until the excess moisture has evaporated. Repeat three times with fresh Juice.Dose: 1 scruple–½ dram 2. Pills of…
Illustrations fromHerbarius latinus, Petri, 1485 Wormwood Southernwood Marshmallow Acorus Sorrel Agrimony Garlic Winter Cherry Tansy Dill Mugwort Asarum Long Birthwort Round Birthwort Atriplex Arum Plantain Asphodel Agnus Castus Borage
Coma, Loss of Consciousness Disorders of Consciousness and Coma are broadly divided into ‘Hot’ and ‘Cold’ (or Phlegm) types. Heat types are generally viewed to be due to extreme or Toxic Heat which generates Wind. Acute cases are usually associated with High Fever which causes Delirium, and if serious, Coma. There is red face, red…
3K. Expectorant Medicines that Clear Phlegm Expectorant medicines are medicines that specifically clear Phlegm from the airways. However, this class of medicines are used for Phlegm conditions elsewhere in the body. Various types of Phlegm1. Cold-Phlegm-Damp: the true nature of Phlegm is cold and moist, and when uncomplicated, a Phlegm disorder is of this type….
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