Douche for Wind of the Womb Tradition: Western Source / Author: Culpeper Preparation: boil in 1 pint of white wine (or better, equal parts of wine and water) to make 1⁄2 pint, strain well Function: settles Wind, eases Spasms, relieves Pain, clears Damp Use: 1. Uterine Pain, Spasms and Cramping 2. Leukorrhea from Damp 3….
Powder for Spermatorrhea Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545) Preparation: Powder Function: Stops Leakage, strengthens the Kidneys Use: 1. Spermatorrhea2. Irregular Menstruation3. Dysmenorrhea4. Menopausal symptoms5. Infertility Dose: 1–2 scruples Cautions: None noted Modifications: Similar Formulas: There are a number of formulas that use this combination:Powder for Gonorrhea,…
Tincture for Tumors of the Testicles from Heat Tincture for Tumors of the Testicles from Heat Tradition: Western Source / Author: Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum 1620 Herb Name Latin Amount * Henbane leaf Hyoscyamus niger 1 handful Bdellium Commiphora mukul 3 oz. Bean flour Phaseolus vulgaris 1 handful ea. Barley Hordeum vulgare 2 drams ea….
Electuarium Regina ColeniiThe Queen of Colen’s Electuary Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Beat all into a fine powder, and form an Electuary with 3 times their weight of Sugar dissolved in White Wine. Function: Clears Damp, promotes Urine, Breaks Stones Use: 1. Specific for Gravel and Stones of the Kidneys and Bladder 2. Obstruction…
Oil for Lameness Tradition: Western Source / Author: A Thousand Notable Things on Various Subjects, By Thomas Lupton, London, 1815 Preparation: Seethe together for half an hour, then strain. Function: Clears Wind, relieves Spasms Use: Rub the lame member with a hot towel, then apply the oil warm and rub well. When well bathed, apply…
Decotion for Chlorosis Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Secrets of Art and Nature, Wecker, augmented by Dr. Read, 1661 Preparation: Traditionally, the beaten herbs were added to a quart of Ale, and boiled to a pint; then add Honey to taste. Nowadays, Wine, or Wine and water can replace the Ale. Function: Moves the…
Syrupus de ArtemisiaSyrup of Mugwort Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopeia Augustana Preparation: Bruise the herbs, infuse for 24 hours in 14 pounds of water, then boil gently until half is gone. Strain and press well, then with 2 pounds each of Sugar and Honey, and 4 ounces of Vinegar (added towards the end) form…
Pulvis CepahlicusCephalic Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacia Antuerpiensis Galeno Chymica, 1660 Preparation: Powder Function: Moves Blood and Qi, settles Wind, stop Spasms, benefits the Brain and Nerves Use: 1. Epilepsy2. Vertigo3. Dizziness4. Headache5. Migraine Dose: 1–2 scruples Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
Decoction for Cold Coughs Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus Preparation: Decoct, strain then add Honey Function: Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough Use: 1. Cold-type Cough2. ‘Wet’ Cough 3. Chronic Cough4. Bronchitis5. Whooping Cough6. Spasmodic Cough Dose: a small cupful 2 or 3 times daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Licorice or Raisins would be…
Pulvis Contra RabiemPowder Against Rabies Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pirou Preparation: Gather the herbs around the full moon in Spring or Summer; dry, and powder. Some preferred to keep the herbs whole in small bags, ready to powder to when needed. Function: Clears Heat and Toxin, resists Infection Use: 1. Specific against Rabies infection…
Tincture Against Convulsions Tinctura ConvulsioTincture Against Convulsions Tradition: Western Source / Author: Salmon Herb Name Latin Amount * Hyssop Hyssopus officinale 1 handful ea. Rue Ruta graveolens 2 drams ea. Sage Salvia officinalis Stoechas Lavendula stoechas 4 drams ea. Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Calamint Calamintha officinalis 3 drams ea. Betony Betonica officinalis 6 oz. Calamus Acorus…
Species HystericaUterine Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopeia Pauperum, Hamburg, 1781 Preparation: Powder Function: Moves Blood and Qi, eases Pain Use: 1. Amenorrhea2. Dysmenorrhea3. Irregular Menstruation4. Pre-menstrual symptoms5. May be useful for other conditions such as Uterine Tumors, acute Mastitis, Scrofula Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to POWDERSBack to FORMULASHow to…
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