Liver Pain Western Tradition Hepatis Doloribus–Liver pain Decoction of AgrimonySyrup of Agrimony (Mesue)Syrup of Wormwood (Mesue)Vinegar of SquillDiarrhodonPhilonium RomanumAthanasia Greater (Nicholas)Pills of Rose and Agrimony (Mesue)Troches of Rhubarb (Mesue)Pills of Gentian (Unani)Pills of Rhubarb (Mesue)Pills of Agrimony Lesser (Mesue)Pills of Agrimony Greater (Mesue)Oil of MasticOil of OrrisOil of Euphorbium See also Liver Obstruction TCM classification…
Syrup of Fruits and Their Juices Syrupus Succus LimonisSyrup of Lemon Juice Lemon juice, strained 1 partSugar 2 parts Heat them gently together and form a Syrup without boiling (best done in B.M.).Dose: 1–2 oz. ‘The Syrup of Lemons assuages continual, pestilent, and contagious Fevers, and…
Mistletoe & Peony Mistletoe nourishes Yin and Blood, benefits the Liver and Kidneys, settles Wind, regulates the Nerves and Tendons and strengthens the Bones and Joints. Peony nourishes Blood and Yin, calms the Liver to settle Wind, and greatly benefits the Liver. This combination is from the Western Tradition. Paeonia officinalis is different to the…
Dysmenorrhea Menstrual Pain Menstruation requires the smooth flow of Qi and Blood and a regulation of the hormones to achieve regular, pain free menstruation. Mild Menstrual pain that may be transient is caused by Qi stagnation and will usually be attended with PMS, excess emotions and breast tenderness. When the pain is stronger, more chronic,…
Anise & Licorice Licorice strengthens the Spleen and increases Qi. It improves digestion, and can help moderate excesses in the diet as it does in formulas. It soothes the Stomach, clears inflammation, and protects and heals the mucosa. Anise, with its warmth and Qi-moving quality, clears Wind Colic and relieves gastrointestinal spasms. It therefore assists…
Nomenculture used in MedicineTraditions Names used for medicines used in MedicineTraditions may be in one of several formats. This has been done: a) to make the listing of medicines as concise as possible while being recognisable; b) to make it as easy as possible for Western/English-language trained herbalists; c) to make use of a large…
Adam talks to The Third Eye Podcast about Traditional Medicine (Language Warning) The Third Eye Podcast was run by Phil Crimmins and Scott Draper between mid-2015 and 2017 from Chengdu (Sichuan province, China). Their aim was to present aspects and people of Chengdu that they found interesting and thought people would like to hear. Phil…
Colorectal Cancer Bowel Cancer, Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer Colorectal Cancer is the third most common form of Cancer in the US and the second cause of Cancer deaths.. It is more common in developed countries and also more common in the poor. Risk Factors: being over 50 and male being poor diet low in fiber,…
Tibetan Formula Families Tibetan Medicine has a number of formula families which are based around a specific herb, with a number of variations named after the number of medicines composing the formula. The following lists 7 of the main formula families of Tibetan Medicine, along with the main components and uses of the formulas. Aloeswood…
Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum The Regimen of Health from the School of Salerno Part 5. BLOODLETTING Neue Artznei und Practicierbuchlin, Bock, 1551 Text AGAINST these several humors overflowing,As several kinds of Physic may be good,As diet, drink, hot baths, whence sweat is growing,With purging, vomiting, and letting blood:Which taken in due time, not overflowing,Each maladies infection…
Glossary of Modern Medical Terms adaptogen –adapts towards homeostasis–increases resistance to physical, environmental and mental stress–increases sense of well-being. –some work by enhancing immunityalterative –traditionally used in the sense of a blood cleanser.–restores proper functioning of cleansing organs (liver, bowels, kidneys, skin)analgesic –relieves pain.antiarthritic–relieves or treats joint inflammationantibacterial –kills bacteria. –some may work by enhancing…
Contrayerva, the Counterpoison Two types of ContrayervaA Complete History of Drugs, Pomet, London, 1748 Icones Plantarum Medcio-oeconomico, Vietz, 1800 Medical Botany, Stephenson & Churchill, 1831 Medical Botany, Woodville, Hooker, 1832 Dorstenia contrajerva(Photo by Michael Wolf) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Dorstenia contrayerva (syn. D. contrajerva)A number of different types were known and used.Four distinct plants were listed…
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