(Jujube)

(Baical Skullcap) | (Bupleurum) | (fresh Ginger) | (Fried Licorice) | (Ginseng) | (Jujube) | (Pinellia root) | Ban Xia | Chai Hu | Da Zao | Huang Qin | Ren Shen | Sheng Jiang | Zhi Gan Cao
Xiao Chai Hu Tang (TCM)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024February 17, 2026
Xiao Chai Hu Tang 小柴胡汤Sho Saiko To (Japan)Lesser Bupleurum Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Shang Han Lun, c. 220 Preparation: Prepare a standard decoction; traditionally in 12 cups down to half, strain, then boil down to 3 cups to be taken in 3 equal doses; may be used as powder or pills. Function: Harmonises…
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(Aconite) | (Cornus fruit) | (fresh Ginger) | (Jujube) | Ba Ji Tian (Morinda) | Bo He (Peppermint) | Da Zao | Fu Ling (Poria) | Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon) | Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche) | Rou Gui (Cassia bark) | Shan Zhu Yu | Sheng Jiang | Shi Chang Pu (Calamus) | Shi Hu (Dendrobium | Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia) | Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra) | Yuan Zhi (Polygala) | Zhi Fu Zi
Di Huang Yin Zi
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024March 18, 2026
Di Huang Yin Zi 地黄饮子Rehmannia Decoction for Paralysis Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Simple Book of Formulas (1191) Preparation: Grind to a coarse powder. Prepare a decoction with 9 grams. Function: Strengthens Yin and Yang, Clears Phlegm, Opens the Orifices Use: Weak, lower back pain, thirst, deep and slow pulse1. Aphasia2. Stiffness of the tongue3….
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(Jujube) | Aniseed | Barley husked | Bean peeled | Bitter Almond | Date | Fennel seed | Fig | Fresh Maidenhair | Gum Arabic toasted | Hyssop | Lettuce seed | Melon seed | Myrtle berry | Pumpkin seed | Purslane seed | Raisins | Sweet Almond | White Poppy seed
Decoction of Maidenhair (Humain)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024March 26, 2026
Decoction of Maidenhair Tradition: Western Source / Author: Humain (De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) Preparation: Decoct in 4 lbs to 1 1⁄2 lbs. water Function: Clears Phlegm and Heat, stops Cough Use: 1. Cough from Heat and Phlegm2. May be used for Hot-dry and Chronic Coughs Dose: 3 oz. with sugar of roses or…
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(Jujube) | Aniseed | Cinnamon | Currant | Date | Fennel seed | Fenugreek | Fig | Hyssop | Licorice | Linseed | Maidenhair | Mint | Orris | Sebesten
A Sound and Experienced Electuary (Mesue)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024March 21, 2026
Electuarium Sanum et Expertum ‘A Sound and Experienced Electuary’ Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Seethe in 24 oz. of water down to half, first the Orris root, followed 15 minutes later by the Seeds, then the fruits and herbs, adding the Licorice and Cinnamon towards the end; then strain, and add to…
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(Jujube) | Calamint | Celery root | Cinnamon | Fennel root | Fennel seed | Fenugreek | Ginger | Horehound | Hyssop | Licorice | Maidenhair | Mastic | Pine nut | Raisins | Sebesten | Sweet Almonds
Syrup of Horehound of Hamech
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024March 24, 2026
Syrup of Horehound of Hamech Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Hamech (De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) Preparation: Steep in 23 lbs of water overnight, then decoct to 10 lbs. Then add 2 lbs each of Sugar Penids, Honey and Rob and form a Syrup, hanging in it 1 dram of Saffron hung in…
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(Jujube) | Aniseed | Aniseed root | Bitter Almonds | Celery root | Fennel root | Fig | Hyssop | Licorice | Mallow seed | Raisins | Sweet Almonds
Decoction for Asthma from Crass Humors (Hamech)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024March 25, 2026
Decoction for Asthma from Crass Humors Tradition: Western Source / Author: Hamech (De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) * NOTE: an Aureos is the weight of a Gold coin. It was originally 8.18 grams, but successive Emperors reduced the weight down to about 6 grams, approximately 1 1⁄2 drams. Preparation: Decoct in 7 lbs to…
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(Jujube) | Barley | Celery root | Date | Fennel root | Fig | Hyssop | Licorice | Maidenhair | Mallow seeds | Parsley root | Quince seeds | Raisins | Sebesten | Tragacanth
Syrup of Hyssop Compound (Mesue)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024March 24, 2026
Syrupus de Hyssopo Compound Syrup of Hyssop Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Boil the Barley in 8 lbs. of spring water for half an hour. Then add the roots and boil in Balneo Marie for 15 minutes; then the fruits, seeds, and herbs, with about 15 minutes cooking between each addition. Boil until…
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(Jujube) | Aniseed | Barley | Butterbur | Coltsfoot | Cotton seed | Date | Elecampane | Fennel root | fl | Horehound | Hyssop | Licorice | Lungwort | Maidenhair | ower | Parsley root | Raisins | Sebesten
Anti-Asthmatic Syrup (D’Aquin)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024March 24, 2026
Anti-Asthmatic Syrup Tradition: Western Source / Author: D’Aquin Preparation: Boil Barley in 9 pints of water for 1 hour, then add the roots (except the Licorice); boil for 30 minutes or more; next add the Dates stoned and cut, and other fruit; boil with the rest for 15 minutes; next add the herbs and boil…
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(Jujube) | Fig | Hyssop | Licorice | Marshmallow seed | Quince seed | Raisins | Sebesten | Violet
Decoction of Hyssop (Zacharia)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024March 26, 2026
Decoction of Hyssop Tradition: Western Source / Author: Zacharia (De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551) Preparation: Decoct in water from 3 lbs to 1 lb. Function: Strengthen the Lungs, clears Phlegm and Heat, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Cough2. Asthma, Wheezing Dose: 3 oz. Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to…
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(Jujube) | fresh Violet leaves | Mallow seed | Quince seed | Sebesten
Syrup of Violet Compound
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024March 24, 2026
Syrups de Viola CompositaSyrup of Violet Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Boil in Barley water; to the strained liquor add 1 1⁄2 lbs. of white sugar, and form a syrup. Function: Clears Heat, benefits Yin, resists Poison Use: 1. Stomach Heat 2. Liver Heat3. Heart Heat4. Heat of the Lungs with acute Cough5….
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(Jujube) | Chicory | Cucumber seed | Endive | Fig | Gourd seed | Hops | Melon seed | Prune | Pumpkin seed | Purslane | Sebesten | Sour Dates | Violet
Decoction of Fruit
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024March 26, 2026
Decoctum FructumDecoction of Fruit Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Decoct all except the Dates in sufficient water until one-third has evaporated, adding the cut Dates at the end. Function: Clears Heat and Phlegm, clears Irritation, stops Cough, Laxative Use: 1. clears Phlegm and Heat from the Lungs, good for Cough and Bronchitis;2. clears Phlegm…
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(Baical Skullcap) | (Bupleurum) | (fresh Ginger) | (Jujube) | (Pinellia root) | (Unripe Bitter Orange) | (White Peony) | Bai Shao | Chai Hu | Da Huang | Da Zao | Huang Qin | Rhubarb | Sheng Jiang | Zhi Ban Xia | Zhi Shi
Da Chai Hu Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024March 18, 2026
Da Chai Hu Tang 大柴胡汤Major Bupleurum Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220 Preparation: Decoct in 12 cups of water down to half Function: Clears Heat and Damp, Use: Fever and chills, fullness in the chest and hypochondria, bitter taste, nausea, vomiting, fullness or distention in the…
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