Bugloss root

Agaric | Balsam fruit | Balsam wood | Betony | Black Pepper | Borage root | Bugloss root | Cardamon | Cinnamon | Clove | Endive root | Frankincense | Galangal | Ginger | Long Pepper | Mace | Marjoram | Mastic | ower | Rhubarb | Rosemary fl | Rue | Sage | Stoechas | Turbith | Zedoary
Elixir Vitae Benedicti
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024February 27, 2026
Elixir Vitae BenedictiThe Blessed Water of Life The Elixir Vitae Benedicti, or the “The Blessed Water of Life” is a formula in The Secrets of the reverend Alexis of Piedmond (1595). This text is a compilation of various formulas for not only medicine, but also cosmetic and industrial recipes. It is generally reckoned to be…
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Barley | Borage flower | Borage leaf | Borage root | Bugloss leaf | Bugloss root | Chicory leaf | Cucumber seed | Endive leaf | flower | Gourd seed | Licorice | Maidenhair | Melon seed | ower | Pumpkin seed | Rose fl | Scorzonera root | Violet | Wood Sorrel
Cordial Decoction (French Pharmacopoeia)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024March 25, 2026
Decoctum Cordialis Cordial Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Royal Pharmacopeia; Galenical and Chemical [of France], Moses Charras, 1678 Preparation: Wash the Barley, then boil in 6 pints of fountain water for 15 minutes, then add the well washed roots with the pith removed and sliced. Boil with the Barley for another 15 minutes;…
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Agrimony | Borage | Bugloss root | Ceterach | Chicory root | Veronica
Decoction to Open the Body (Riverius)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024March 26, 2026
Decoction to Open the Body Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737) Preparation: Decoct the herbs with a Chicken; in the strained decoction, add 1 dram of Cream of Tartar. Function: Opens, clears Heat and Toxin, prepares Melancholy Humor Use: 1. Prepares the Melancholy Humor before purging in Tumor and Cancer 2. Gentle…
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Agrimony | Asparagus root | Bugloss root | Cream of Tartar | Maidenhair | Pimpinella | Scabious
Decoction for Catarrh (Alcalá)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024March 25, 2026
Decoction for Catarrh Tradition: Western Source / Author: Formulario Universal, Francisco Álvarez Alcalá, Madrid, 1841 Preparation: Prepare a standard decoction Function: Clears Heat, resolves Phlegm, benefits Yin Use: 1. Catarrh2. Convalescence from Pneumonia3. Convalescence from Pleurisy Dose: several cupfuls daily Cautions: Should not be used long-term Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a…
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