3E. Diuretics Diuretics promote the passage of Urine. In general, they clear Damp and pas off toxins through the Kidneys. Warming diuretics stimulate Kidney function while cooling diuretics clear Heat and Damp. i. Warming Diuretics Opening Roots Nettle Agrimony Onion Mustard seed Calamint Lovage Lavender Saxifrage Valerian Cubeb Juniper berry Cyperus Squill Savin Goat…
N. Tonic Medicines Restoratives, Tonics, Adaptogens The tonics are perhaps the most important group of medicines in today’s modern society for two main reasons: firstly, they have the ability to nourish, restore and strengthen either a tissue, organ or system within the body, which modern medicine, in general, cannot do; secondly, they are so much…
The Remarkable Cordyceps Photos: Adam Tate 2012–2015; and forwarded from Tibetan friends in far Western Sichuan, 2015. See also the Cordyceps Monograph Introduction Cordyceps are one of the truly amazing medicines of Traditional Medicine. The Chinese name, Dong Chong Xia Cao, means ‘Winter Worm Summer Grass’. The name comes from the life cycle of a…
The Art of PhysickSection C. Of things PreternaturalIntroduction Dean. Thus far of things Natural and Not Natural; it remains behind to treat of things Preternatural. What are Preternatural Things? Cand. Those things which destroy the Natural Constitution of the Body of Man, are called Affections, of such Postures of Evil under which the Body suffers;…
Ulcers & Fistulas UlcerAn Ulcer is an open sore on the skin or mucosa which fails to heal. Ulcers are often associated with bacteria which hinders normal healing. Poor nutrition or chronic diseases may predispose to Ulcers. In elderly and diabetic patients, Ulcers of the lower limbs are often caused by poor circulation. FistulaA Fistula…
Fossil Shells A number of different Fossil Shells have been known, some have been used in Traditional Medicine. A basic list of more common types includes:Anomite–GryphiteBuccinitesChamite–ClamConchitesDionite–VenusFossil Spirifer (Brachipod)Hysterolite, Lapis Hystericus–Acrospirifer (Brachipod) MuricitesMytelite–MuscleOstracite–OysterPectenite–ScallopPinnite–NakerSolenite–Razor shellTellinite–Limpet 1. Cochlites; 2. Buccinites; 3. Musculites, Myites (Aldrovani, Musaeum Metallicum) Fossil Bivalves (Fossil Spirifer)(Chengdu Medicine Market, 2016) 1. Muricites; 2. alternate Muricites; …
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The Art of PhysickSection A. Of the 7 Naturals3. Of the Parts D. Thus much for the Elements and Temperaments; now let us come to the Parts. What is a Part? C. The Word Part, in a large sense, signifies whatever makes up the whole frame of Human Body; for whatever completes and perfects the…
Cochlearia, Scurvy-grass Spoonwort Kreutterbuch, Matthiolus, 1586 Atlas der officinellen pflanzen, Felix, 1899 Botanical name: Cochlearia officinalis (syn. C. pyrenaica)Several varieties were used: 1. Common, English, or Sea Scurvy Grass 2. Great Garden or Dutch Scurvy Grass 3. Small Dutch Scurvy Grass Parts used: Leaf (preferably fresh) Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry.opening Uses: 1. Warms the…
Ointments Ointments are oily pastes made for external use. They are made with oil or fat to facilitate the penetration through the skin. There are 2 main types of Traditional Ointment bases: Mix of Oil (Olive, Sesame etc) and Wax Clarified animal fat, mixed with Oil, Wax, and/or Resin Today there is also the option…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia CFS, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a relatively new disease or group of symptoms. It is characterized by Fatigue which has remained for over 6 months, is not relieved by rest, and cannot be explained by other medical conditions. Primary presenting symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome may include: Fatigue…
Terebinth, Turpentine tree, Chian Turpentine Turpentine Tree, Cyprian Turpentine, Terebinthina pistacinaSaigiz-i-safid, Sukhur, Habba al-khandra (Unani) New Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563 Kreutterbuch, Matthiolus, 1586 Pistacia terebinthus(Photo by Zeynel Cebeci) (Wikimedia) Members CLICK HERE for the PRO VERSION Botanical name: Pistacia terebinthusApparently various species of Pistachia in the Middle East have been used as a source of resin…
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