Diseases of the Sense Organs See also:Diseases of the EarsDiseases of the EyesDiseases of the NoseDiseases of the Mouth, Gums and Teeth Western Tradition Simples CalamusRosemaryFrankincenseConfected Chebula BalmSageStoraxCamphor Purgatives AgaricBlack HelleboreLapis Lazuli SennaRock Salt Dullness or Loss of SensesDecoction to Cleanse the Sight (Riverius) Tincture of NutmegWine of MarjoramElectuarium AlcharifElectuary of Frankincense (Zenon) Triphala Electuary…
Faba, Beans Gart der Gesundheit, Cuba, 1485 Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 Dioscorides Materia Medica, Mathias, 1563 Icones Plantarum Medcio-oeconomico, Vietz, 1800 Botanical name: Vicia faba‘Garden’ and Wild (‘Field’) Beans are used similarlySee also, Phaseolus, Kidney Bean Parts used: Beans; Flowers; Bean straw Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry. Sweetthickens, cleanses Uses: 1. Tonifies Qi:-very nutritious; increases…
Treatment Neue Artznei und Practicierbuchlin, Bock, 1551 Diseases and FormulasA comprehensive list of Diseases with the formulas typically used to treat themincluding Eastern and Western Formulas with differential diagnosis. Types of Treatment in Traditional Medicine An introduction to the main therapeutic modalities of Traditional Medicine–Bloodletting–Leeching–Cupping Humoral MedicinePurging the Humors Suggested Treatments of Mesue A…
Alangium, Ankola Ankola, Tamraphala (Ayurveda)Azinjil (Siddha) Illustrations Of Indian Botany, Vol. II, Wight, 1850 Botanical name: Alangium lamarcki (syn. A. salviifolium) Parts used: Root-barkAlso the Leaf, Flower, Fruit, Seed Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry Uses: ROOT-BARK:1. Clears Heat, Stops Leakage:-Diarrhea, Dysentery (with Buttermilk or Rice) 2. Settles Wind, Stops Spasms:-Spasms-Hypertension 3. Emetic-used as a substitute…
Breast Cancer Breast Cancer is the most common female Cancer in many developed countries (excepting non-melanoma skin cancer), and is a leading cause of Cancer death. With western medical treatment the 5 year survival is around 90%, while when lymph nodes are involved, 5 year survival drops to around 80%. Symptoms lumps or changes in…
Gossypium, Cotton Maghz Pamba Dana (Seed, Unani)Kar Pa Sa (Tibetan) Ortus Sanitatis, Cube, Johann von, 1501 G. barbadenseIllustrations of Indian Botany, Wight, 1840 Atlas der officinellen pflanzen, Felix, 1899 Botanical name: Gossypium spp. 1. G. herbaceum (Asiatic Cotton, Levant Cotton) 2. G. barbadense (Egyptian Cotton) Parts used: Root-bark; Seed Temperature & Taste: Seed is Warm,…
“The whole Sum of the Regimen and Governing of Man’s Self” The following 8 rules to goven Health are a brief and concise list of suggestions for maintaining health from the Secrets of Alexis. These can be seen as an abbreviated version of the Regimen of Health, proposed by Physicians from the School of Salerno…
Gratiola, Hedge Hyssop Gratia Dei (Geranium was also called Gratia Dei) New Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563 Plantæ Utiliores, Burnett & Burnett, 1850 Flora von Deutschland (17), Kohler, 1884 Botanical name: Gratiola officinalisSalmon listed two varieties: 1. True Hedge Hyssop 2. Bastard Hedge Hyssop Parts used: Herb, root Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Bitter, Toxic Uses: 1….
Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic degenerative form of Arthritis which particularly affects the small joints of the hands, wrists, feet and ankles. It is the classic ‘Wind-Damp’ (Feng Shi) joint disease of TCM. Ayurveda calls its Ama-Vata (Ama is the toxic residue of undigested food; Vata is Wind), thus showing a close etiology…
Cypressus, Cypress tree Sarw (Unani) Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578 Kreutterbuch, Matthiolus, 1586 Duhamel du Monceau, Traité des arbres et arbustes, Nouvelle édition, 1806 Botanical name: Cupressus sempervirens Parts used: ‘Cypress Nuts’ (Fruit); Cypress Turpentine; Wood; rarely the leaves‘Its nuts are comparatively stronger than all parts of its leaves’ (Avicenna) Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent, Bitter“Hot…
Ascites Ascites is the collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swellings. Symptoms include abdominal swelling, distension and discomfort, increase of weight, and shortness of Breath. It commonly causes bacterial peritonitis. Causes include Liver Cirrhosis, Cancer, Heart disease, Tuberculosis, Pancreatitis and blockage of the Hepatic Vein. Liver Cirrhosis is the most common cause…
White Fungus and Pear Soup Ingredients: Chrysanthemum (Ju Hua) 25 grams White Fungus (Bai Mu Er) 1 piece Lily bulb (Bai He) 10 grams Goji (Gou Qi Zi) 25 grams Chinese Yam (Shan Yao) 60 grams Pears, 4, peeled, cored and sliced Rock Sugar, to taste 1. Soak Yam, Lily bulb and White Fungus…
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