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Aloe & Myrrh Aloes is Cold, dry, and Bitter, and purges Heat, Bile and Melancholy. It opens obstructions of the Stomach, Liver, Spleen, Bowels and Uterus.   Myrrh is Warm, Dry, Bitter and Pungent. It moves the Blood, eases Pain, promotes Healing and prevents Infection.   This combination formed the classic prescription Tincture of Myrrh and Aloes.   This was used…

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2T. Glutinate These help to join Wounds and Ulcers to promote Healing                        Rose                       Marshmallow                       Horsetail                       Soloman’s Seal                       Gentian                       Pimpernel                       Agrimony                       Bugle                       St. John’s wort                       Pomegranate Rind                       Willow leaf                       Yarrow                       Cinquefoil                       Rupturewort                       Frankincense                       Sarcocolla                       Pitch                       Litharge                       Coral AloeMallowComfreyStrawberry leafBirthwortCentauryPlantainSelf HealVervainWintergreenOakBetonyTormentilKnotgrassMyrrhDragon’s BloodTurpentineCalamineEarthworm Western Classification 2. Secondary Facultiesa. Aperientsb. Attenuatersc. Inciding Medicinesd. Attenuaters of Congealed Bloode. Lenitivef….

Hypothyroidism Also called MyxedemaHashimoto’s disease also called Chronic Lymphocytic ThyroiditisAutoimmune Thyroiditis Hypothyroidism is a condition in which there is insufficient Thyroid hormone. As the Thyroid gland has a primary role in body metabolism, low thyroid function manifests as low metabolism. This manifests with mental and physical debility, sluggishness, retained fluid or obesity, constant desire to…

Bladder Cancer  Bladder Cancer typically occurs in the Urothelial cells of the Bladder but can also form in other areas of the Urinary tract such as the Kidneys and Ureters. There are several types of Bladder Cancer: Urothelial–most common, forms in the cell lining Squamous cell–usually associated with chronic inflammation or infection including schistosomiasis infection…

3G. Emmenagogue Medicines to promote Menstruation.                        Fennel seed, root                       Celery seed, root                       Betony                       Calamint                       Horehound                       Centaury                       Camomile                       Rosemary                       Lavender                       Cyperus rotundus                       Garlic                       Marjoram                       Motherwort                       Feverfew                       Maidenhair                       Juniper berry                       Germander                       Dodder                       Peony                       Angelica                       Madder                       Myrrh                       Zedoary                       Valerian                       Orris                       Saffron                       Amber Parsley seed, rootAnnisBalmPennyroyalThymeSt. John’s wortCalendulaSageStoechasCostusCabbageOreganoSouthernwoodTansyBasilBay berryDittanyNettleAsparagus rootLovage seedAgnus CastusFrankincenseTurmericIndian SpikenardCalamusCinnamon Strong Emmenagogues                        Rue                       Birthwort                      …

Postpartum Postpartum has always been recognised as a delicate time which benefits from good regimen. Various traditions are found around the world, often with good foundation. In the immediate Postpartum period the new mother must be monitored for bleeding, full expulsion of the placenta, and then over the next days to check for any signs…

Umbilicus Marinus Umbilicus VenerisLapis Caimanum is a related type of stone Gemmarum et Lapidum Historia, Tollius, 1647 Aldrovandi, Musaeum metallicum, 1648 Umbilicus Marinus(Chengdu Medicine Market, Adam 2016) Regarded as a female ‘Yin‘ tonic, capable of strengthening Women, hindering excess Menstrual Bleeding and aiding Fertility. For spitting of Blood, the powder can be taken with an…

Catarrh Acute Rhinitis, Acute Viral Nasopharyngitis, Coryza Catarrh is acute inflammation of the mucous of the Upper Respiratory Tract, typically including acute rhinitis, acute nasopharyngitis and common cold. The Western Tradition held this to be caused by ‘distillations’ from ‘vapors’ rising from the Stomach. Despite this seeming to be a foreign concept to TCM, it…

Mulled Cider Apple Cider, 12 cupswhole Cloves, 1 1/2 teaspoonswhole Allspice, 1 1/2 teaspoonsCinnamon, 6 sticksBrown Sugar, 1 1/2 cups 1. Add the Cider to a large saucepan. Add the spices tied in cheesecloth and the sugar. 2. Bring to boil, stirring gently. Then simmer for 10 minutes, covered. 3. Traditionally, Calvados (Apple Brandy) or…

Gangrene Western Tradition Internal Use Decoction LiberansTincture of MyrrhTincture of Myrrh and Aloes Topical application WormwoodCamomileBlack NightshadeAloeMyrrhBlessed ThistleNiterVerdigris Tincture of MyrrhTincture of Myrrh and Aloes Chinese Classification Qi Deficiency HUANG QI JIAN ZHONG TANG    Maltose (Yi Tang) 30 grams    Cinnamon twig (Gui Zhi) 9 grams    Paeonia (Bai Shao) 18 grams    Honey-fried Licorice (Zhi Gan…

Breast Milk Medicines which promote Breast Milk have long been used to nourish and improve Breast Milk in nursing Mothers. Some increase activity of the Breasts to produce more Milk, others improve nutrition to improve Milk quality. Equally important are medicines which stop Breast Milk when breasts are engorged, or when weaning an infant. Ayurveda…