Lacca & Madder Lacca moves the Blood and eases Pain. It is used for Amenorrhea, Blood Clots, internal Blood Stagnation with fixed pain, and for Scrofula, Tumors, Rheumatism, Myalgia, Lumbago etc. Madder moves the Blood, stops Pain, but can also help stop Bleeding; it is used for Uterine Bleeding, Blood in the Stool, Vomit or…
Geranium pratense, Meadow Cranesbill Crowfoot Cranesbill, Batrachium Geranium pratenseFlora von Deutschland (21), Kohler, 1885 Botanical name: Geranium pratense (syn. G. batrachioides)A number of related Geranium are used similarly Parts used: Herb Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry. Pungent, Sweet, Salty Uses: 1. Clears Wind-Heat (West, Tibetan):-Fever, Cold, Influenza-Lung Heat cough, Inflammation of the Lungs 2. Moves…
21 Rules in the Treatment of Arthritis Out of Wirtzung’s General Practice of Physick (1654)Transcribed, amended and edited by Adam Tate Note that in the following text, ‘Gout’ refers to Arthritic diseases in general, and ‘Meat’ refers to Food in general. Some general things useful for Gout [Arthritis] 1. Confected Quinces2. Syrup and Electuary of…
Sinews and Ligaments Bursitis, Tendonitis The Sinews and Ligaments are the soft tissues associated with the Joints. It includes the Tendons and Ligaments, and in traditional medicine, can sometimes encompass the cartilage. Bursitis and Tendonitis are two of the most common conditions that fall under diseases of the Sinews and Ligaments. Bursitis in an inflammation…
The Art of PhysickSection B. Of the 6 Non-Naturals3. Of Sleeping and Waking Neue Artznei und Practicierbuchlin, Bock, 1551 D. What Sleep is requisite for the Health of the Body? C. Quiet, Sound and Moderate; for that Sleep is not commendable, which is disturbed with restless Dreams; nor so slight, as to be disturbed with…
Gastroduodenal Ulcers Peptic Ulcers Ulcers occur in the Stomach and Duodenum as a result of excess acidity, H. pulori infection, or due to excess use of gastric irritants such as Aspirin or alcohol. It is only relatively recently that it was discovered that bacterial infection by H. pylori is related to many cases of Gastroduodenal…
Introduction to the Use of Animal Medicines Remember, what might be a bizarre medicine for you may be food to another. Scorpion and Centipede, both used in TCM, are food in various parts of S.E. Asia. (Photo: Adam, 2017) History of the use of Animal Medicines Animals have been used as medicine since very primitive…
The Art of PhysickSection C. Of things Preternatural2. Causes D. What is here meant by the word Cause? C. An affection against Nature, which causes the Diseases; the knowledge of which, is called Aetiology. D. The Cause of a Disease is generally substantial, as some Humor or Wind, or something else preternatural; as, a Stone;…
Why Digestion Matters Photo from National Cancer Institute (Wikimedia) Why Digestion Matters 2400 years ago, Hippocrates said “All Disease begins in the Stomach”. Initially, this appears simplistic, but the longer I’m in clinical practice the more I realise this is largely true. The ancients were very paricular on diet regulation in the treatment of disease….
The Art of PhysickSection B. Of the 6 Non-NaturalsIntroduction Doctor: Having made an Explanation of Natural Things, we are now to proceed to things Not Natural. What are Things Not Natural? Candidate: Such as preserve the Natural Constitution of Man. D. Why are they so called? C. Because they are not of the Nature of…
2C. Inciders Also called Incisive or Cutting Medicines Inciding or Cutting medicines; similar, but stronger to the preceding (Attenuaters). They generally cut tough and thick Humors, and can dissolve impacted Humors. Wormwood Agnus Castus Onion Celery Cumin Barberry Cyperus Cassia Wood Black Pepper Oregano Peony Tamarisk Costus Squill Germander Cyclamen Vinegar SouthernwoodCalamusGarlicChickpeaCarawayCalamintAgrimonyMustardRueRosemaryComfreyCapers root barkCyperusAgaricGround…
2R. Narcotic & Hypnotic Materia Medica in Arabic & Persian, Shirazy, 1793 Medicines that ease pain and stupefy the senses, or promote rest and sleep. They work by suppressing the nervous system and dulling the Mind to allay the sense of pain. Mandrake Belladonna Poppy Cannabis Lettuce seed Saffron HenbaneHemlockOpiumNux Vomica preparedCoriander seedCamphor Addendum:…
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