Pisum, Peas
Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491
New Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563
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Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578
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Flora von Deutschland (24), Kohler, 1886
Botanical name:
Pisum sativum
Several varieties were known and used
Parts used:
Peas
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Sweet
Pisum sativum
Several varieties were known and used
Parts used:
Peas
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Sweet
Uses:
1. Warms the Kidneys, Nourishes Sperm:
-Impotence, Infertility
-long used to Nourish Sperm; also increases Essence
2. Nourishes Qi and Blood:
-'they nourish much, and restore in Consumption'. (Salmon)
-cause a 'strong, healthy, and good habit of Body', (Salmon)
-restorative in Consumption, chronic weakness, Wasting, Convalescence
-promote strength and a good complexion
-pea porridge is good for shortness of breath from deficiency
3. Promotes Urine, Clears Stones:
-Gravel, Stones, obstructed Urine (Decoction)
4. Externally:
-as a wash or scrub to cleanse and beautify the skin; freckles, discoloration
-in cataplasm to discuss tumors
-applied to receding gums
Dose:
Pea meal (powder) 2–5 grams or more
Peas may be eaten daily in doses of 1–2 oz., either boiled, or made into a porridge or gruel.
Correctives:
Cumin, Caraway, Fennel, Aniseed, Ginger, Cinnamon, Pepper
Pea meal (powder) 2–5 grams or more
Peas may be eaten daily in doses of 1–2 oz., either boiled, or made into a porridge or gruel.
Correctives:
Cumin, Caraway, Fennel, Aniseed, Ginger, Cinnamon, Pepper
Main Combinations:
1. Added to a strong meat broth and boiled until they break down, it restores in consumption. (Salmon)
2. Receding or wasting gums, Pea meal (made into cakes with honey, dried and powdered), Dragon's Blood, Frankincense, Mastic (2 drams each), Birthwort, Orris (1 dram each). Powder and rub on the gums often (Wirtzung)
Cautions:
Peas like other legumes are Windy, so may aggravate Wind diseases and Wind constitutions.
Main Preparations used:
Volatile Salt (used as Volatile Salt of Beans)
Peas like other legumes are Windy, so may aggravate Wind diseases and Wind constitutions.
Main Preparations used:
Volatile Salt (used as Volatile Salt of Beans)