Cold Diseases Cold Disease of the body are of 2 kinds: the first is from excess exposure to cold, either internally or externally. Internal exposure is from the intake of cold food or drinks. External is exposure to Cold environment, either Cold, Rain and Wind, or air conditioning, for example. The second type of Cold…
Elecampane & Licorice Elecampane root is Warm, Dry, Pungent and Bitter. It benefits the Qi, strengthens the Spleen, clears Damp, strengthens the Lungs, clears Phlegm and stops Cough and Wheezing. It is given for chronic Lung diseases including Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma, Wheezing, Emphysema etc. Also used to clear Poison, for Infectious diseases, this effect being…
Chinese Classification of the Materia Medica Essential to the study and understanding of Materia Medica is a form of classification. This makes it easier to learn and apply clinically and also helps to find substitute medicines. For example, in the Chinese classification, the order of listing herbs within a category aims at putting similar herbs…
Preparers and Purgers of Bile Unani Medicines to Purge BileMateria Medica in Arabic & Persian, Shirazy, 1793 See also:Introduction to Humoral MedicinePurging the HumoursPreparers and Purgers of PhlegmPreparers and Purges of MelancholyPurging Mixed Humors Preparers of Bile Purgatives of Bile FruitsApplesLemonPomegranateSour PlumPruneBarberry HerbsChicorySorrelPlantainMaidenhairMallowBlack Nightshade RootsBorageChicorySorrelAsparagus Seeds4 Cold SeedsEndivePlantainMallowPoppy FlowersRoseBorageWater LilyCamomile GumsGum ArabicCamphor OtherSandalwoodRed (Armenian) EarthVinegar…
Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic progressive disease involving demyelination of the nerves. Symptoms may include Numbness, loss of motor coordination, slurred speech, severe fatigue, failing vision, loss of bladder control etc. In Traditional Medicine, it falls into such categories as Deficiency of Qi, Yin and Yang or Essence and Internal Wind causing Spasms…
Asparagus root & Parsley root Asparagus root is used in various systems as a Yin tonic. It cools and moistens, strengthens the Kidneys and supports the hormones. Parsley root is a Yang tonic. It stimulates Kidney function, and promotes Urine. Together, they strengthen the Kidneys, benefiting both Yin and Yang of the Kidneys, promote Urine, clear Damp,…
Humoral Manifestations of Common Diseases The following list indicates the typical Humoral manifestations of certain diseases. In this case we have focused on Bile, Phlegm and Wind, as only certain diseases are due to Blood. Melancholy diseases tend to be of their own type (Cancer, Leprosy) but have a similar manifestation to Wind, both being…
Balm & St. Johns wort This combination is one of the most important calming and mild sedative combinations used in traditional European medicine. Balm is Cool, Sweet and Pungent, and is one of the most noble herbs of European pharmacy. It has a grateful taste and smell which is both cooling and refreshingly uplifting. It…
Mental Illness Mental Illness was traditionally classed as Insanity, Madness, Mania, Melancholy, etc. Since ancient times, Evil Spirits, Ghosts, Demons and Witchcraft were often blamed for Mental Illness, and this belief still holds firm in many traditional cultures today. Traditional texts and names of formula often use terms such as “Madness” which would be viewed…
Arthritis and Joint Disease Neue Artznei und Practicierbuchlin, Bock, 1551 Chronic Arthritic and Joint diseases are some of the most troublesome diseases to treat. For this reason, in all systems, some of the strongest medicines of the Materia Medica have been employed in the treatment of Joint disease. And the same can be seen in…
Leukorrhea White Flux (old term) Leukorrhea is a discharge from the vagina. When moderate and without foul smell, it can be normal, some women having more natural discharge than other. Healthy discharge is more clear, not excessive, has no foul smell and tastes sweet and salty. Leukorrhea may occur during Pregnancy and is considered normal,…
Diseases of the Liver in General A. Lobes of the Liver. B. Gall Bladder. C. Liver Artery. D, G. Portal VeinDer gantzen Artzenei, Dryander, 1542 The Liver can be argued to be the most important organ in the body, both in Traditional Medicine, and in modern medicine. This is because of the wide range of…
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