Hiera Theodoretus
Hiera of Theodor
Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Syrian Book of Medicine
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Aloe spp. | 60 drams | |
Fomitopsis officinalis | 24 drams | |
Crocus sativus | 6 drams | |
Rheum palmatum | 3 drams | |
Asarum europeum | 4 drams | |
Iris germanica | 4 drams | |
Citrullus colocynthus | 4 drams | |
Commiphora opobalsamum | 4 drams | |
Commiphora opobalsamum | 4 drams | |
Saussurea lappa | 8 drams | |
Acorus calamus | 6 drams | |
Pistacia lentiscus | 6 drams | |
Thymus serpyllium | 6 drams | |
Cinnamonum zeylanicum | 6 drams | |
Cinnamonum cassia | 12 drams | |
Thymus vulgaris | 8 drams | |
Nardostchys jatamansi | 6 drams | |
Teucrium chamaedrys | 8 drams | |
Meum athamanticum | 2 drams | |
Piper nigrum | 4 drams | |
Piper longum | 4 drams | |
Piper album | 4 drams | |
Euphorbium resinifera | 4 drams | |
Pistacia lentiscus | 2 drams | |
Gentiana lutea | 3 drams | |
Amomum compactum | 2 drams | |
Convovulus scammonia | 14 drams |
Another version from Theodoretus:
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Aloe spp. | 60 drams | |
Fomitopsis officinalis | 16 drams | |
Crocus sativus | 6 drams | |
Acorus calamus | 6 drams | |
Pistacia lentiscus | 6 drams | |
Cinnamonum zeylanicum | 6 drams | |
Nardostchys jatamansi | 6 drams | |
Rheum palmatum | 4 drams | |
Commiphora opobalsamum | 4 drams | |
Commiphora opobalsamum | 4 drams | |
Euphorbium resinifera | 4 drams | |
Piper nigrum | 4 drams | |
Piper longum | 4 drams | |
Piper album | 4 drams | |
Gentiana lutea | 4 drams | |
Teucrium chamaedrys | 8 drams | |
Saussurea lappa | 12 drams | |
Aprimon | unknown | 12 drams |
Meum athamanticum | 2 drams | |
Pistacia lentiscus | 2 drams | |
Amomum compactum | 2 drams |
Preparation:
Powder and with twice the weight of clarified Honey, form an Electuary.
Function:
Purges Melancholy, Setlles Wind, Opens Obstructions
Use:
1. Chronic Disease: “all sicknesses which are protracted”
2. Poor vision
3. Dementia
4. Delirium
5. Epilepsy
6. Vertigo
7. Leprosy
8. Elephantiasis
9. Chronic Fever
10. all diseases of Black Bile
11. Chronic diseases of the Liver or Spleen
12. Gout, Arthritis
13. Purifies Women
14. Tightens the Womb
Dose:
2–4 drams with an infusion of Thyme.
Cautions:
1. Not used during Pregnancy
2. Avoid Overdose
3. Not used long-term
Modifications:
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