Foods, Herbs, Substances

Foods, herbs, and substances listed according to their elemental or humoral qualities, planetary rulerships, properties and uses.

This is a compilation of various sources, including Hakim Chishti, Nicholas Culpeper, and Ayurvedic and Western humoral medicine texts.

The list is expanding and is being refined over time. If you wish to contribute, please contact me.

Please keep in mind that the information offered here is for study purposes. It is not meant to serve as treatment suggestions, recommendations, or prescriptions. Any use you make of this information is your sole responsibility.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Gum arabic; gum senegal; Egyptian thorn; Indian gum tree; Gum acacia.

Demulcent, emollient, protective, nutritive. By its viscidity sheaths inflammed surfaces; as a dilutant, lessens acridity of irritating medicines.

Coughs, laryngitis, gastritis, typhoid fever, dysentery, diarrhea.

Agrimonia Eupatoria

Trachyspermum ammi

Of main ingredient (thymol): stimulant, antiseptic, deodorant, disinfectant, parasiticide, antipyretic, local anesthetic, anthelmintic, tonic, emmenagogue, antispasmodic.

Gastritis, hookworm, stomatitis, diphtheria, bronchitis, coryza, rhinitis, ozena, conjunctivitis, otorrhea, gonorrhea, uterine lochia, cancer, leukorrhea, warts, skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema, etc.), diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid fever, diabetes, rheumatism, neuralgia; externally for sores, ulcers, gangrene.

Glechoma Hederacea

Aquilaria malaccensis

'Ud, aloes, aloeswood

Stimulant, stomachic, laxative (purgative in large amounts), aphrodisiac

Its chief effect is on the colon. Prescribed in anemia, amenorrhea, atonic dyspepsia, obstructive jaundice, and painful piles, and as an anthelmentic. Externally the powder is dusted over wounds to expedite healing

Angelica Archangelica

Pimpinella anisum

Anise, anise seed, sweet cumin

Aromatic stimulant and carminative, stomachic, galactagogue, emmenagogue

Digestive aid, cough mixtures, flavoring agent

Cynara Scolymus

Ferula assa-foetida

Gum asafoetida, devil's dung, food of the gods

Stimulant, antispasmodic, expectorant, laxative, emmenagogue, anthelmentic, condiment

Hysteria, hypochondriasis, convulsions, spasms, whooping cough, measles, asthma, coughs, catarrhs, flatulent constipation, chorea, nervous apoplexy, consumption. Used in India and Near East as a condiment for flavoring, like garlic and onions, acts here as a stimulant to the bowels and digestion

Tolerance of odor and taste is acquired, as on first contact may seem nauseating

Asparagus Officinalis

Ocimum basilicum

Common basil, St. Josephwort, sweet basil

Cordial, cephalic, diuretic, nervine

Flatulence, bad eyesight, melancholy, rheumatism, influenza

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Aloe barbadensis miller

Aloe, Barbados aloe, Curaçao aloe

Cathartic, drastic, emmenagogue, vermifuge, stomachic. The action on colon and large intestine causes irritation to uterus and inflamed hemorrhoids, stimulates liver functions, and intestinal secretions generally, increases flow of bile, acts in about 15 hours.

Costiveness, atonic dyspepsia, jaundice, nonactive hemorrhoids, amenorrhelaster, ascarides (for last two may be given by enema); externally, raw juice applied to burns.

Dorema ammoniacum

Expectorant, diuretic, antispasmodic, stimulant, diaphoretic, emmenagogue

For fistulas, abscesses, eye problems, tumors, insanity, as a poultice

Some varieties with dark flowers may be hot. Ammoniac has been used since antiquity and was mentioned by Hippocrates.

Borago officinalis

Bugloss, borage.

Aperient, diaphoretic, febrifuge, galactagogue, pectoral, tonic.

Reduces fever, antidote for poisons, nervine, pleurisy, peritonitis, increases flow of milk. Fresh leaves may cause dermatitis.

Cinnamomum camphoru

Camphor laurel, gum camphor tree.

Antispasmodic, stimulant, carminative, stomachic, (an)aphrodisiac, antipyretic, nervine, sedative, diaphoretic, rebefacient, resolvent, antiseptic. Has great healing powers; dilates vessels, increases flow of gastric juice and peristalsis.

Refrigerant, anaphrodisiac, hysteria, dysmenorrhea, nervousness, diarrhea, colic, flatulence, rheumatism, gout, tenesmus, asthma, cough, coryza, toothache, headache, spasms, chorea, epilepsy, nausea, typhoid condition, mania. Externally: as a wash, liniment, ointment for ulcers, gangrene, scabies, sprains, bruises, rheumatic pains, convulsions.

Ibn Masawaih considers camphor one of the five most important aromas. Al-Razi employed camphor for headache, but said it causes insomnia. Ibn Sina prescribed camphor for abscesses, kidney calculi, and bladder stones.

Castanea sativa

Tonic, mild sedative, astringent; skin—antipyretic

Leaves used in whooping cough, controlling paroxysms, dysentery; nuts a delicacy, thoroughly edible

Cistus ladaniferous

Landanum cistus, rock rose

Stimulant, expectorant, emmenagogue

Adhesive, in plasters, catarrh, dysentery

Theobroma cacao

Nutrient, demulcent, emollient

Seldom used internally; usually used in suppositories, as a carrier for other medicines; externally in cosmetic ointments, pill coatings, for abraded or sunburned skin

Cucumis sativus

Aperient, diuretic, sedative, cooling, antipyretic.

Excellent to remove water for those with kidney and heart problems; helps dissolve uric acid accumulations such as kidney and bladder stones. An ointment made from fleshy part is used for beautifying the skin and for fissures of the nipple.

Bellis Perennis

Euphrasia officinais

Red eyebright, euphrasy, eye-bright.

Astringent, tonic.

As name suggests, used to soothe eyes, usually prepared as a decoction and used as eyewash; for hayfever.

Senecia Vulgaris

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Similar to oil of turpentine; stimulant, irritant

Hysteria, whooping cough, intestinal irritation, amenorrhea, rheumatism, liniments, plasters

Condurango Bark

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Fir Tree (buds and oils)

Flax Seed (oil)

Linum Usitatissimum

Stimulant, depressant, astringent, tonic, diaphoretic, laxative

Bronchitis, fevers, general debility, irritable stomach, ulceration, gangrene, tetanus, old age.

Liquiritia Officinalis

Pulmanoria Officinalis

Antipyretic, nutritious, demulcent, emollient, laxative, protection of mucous membranes. Increases secretion of bile and peristalsis, and dissolves cholesterin, the chief constituent of gallstones

Gallstones, cantharides, and other poisonings; infantile constipation in enema. Externally: burns, skin inflammations, insect bites, stings, bruises, wounds, engorged mammaries. As a lubricant; to make liniments, plasters, ointments, etc.

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Vaccinium Myrtillus

Sanguisorba Officinalis

Chrysanthemum morifolium

Persian pellitory, Persian insect powder

Cardiac depressant

Due to toxicity, often used as a insecticide; cardiac conditions

Use with caution; only under medical supervision

Lycopodium clavatum

Common club moss

Symphytum Officinale, Boraginacae

Taraxacum Officinalis

Deadly Nightshade

Atropa Belladonna

Emblic Myrobalen

Emblica officinalis

Emblic myrobalen, Indian gooseberry

Refrigerant, tonic, antiscorbutic, diuretic, laxative, anthelmintic

One of the richest sources of vitamin C; fevers, hiccups, vomiting, indigestion, habitual constipation, to expel worms, blood purifier, diarrhea, dysentery, hemorrhage, gonorrhea, ophthalmia, scabies.

Vitis vinifera (Fol.)

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Substances that contain one balanced or temperate quality.

Berberis vulgaris

Barberry bark, jaundice berry, pepperidge, sowberry

Anthelmintic, tenifuge, astringent

Vermifuge, astringent. Root: hepatic, laxative. Berries: laxative, refrigerant. Lowers blood pressure, purgative. Juice of fresh fruit used to strengthen gums and relieve pyorrhea

Moist 2nd, according to some sources.

Areca nut, paan, siparu.

Astringent; nervine; midly narcotic.

Condiment after meals; astringent, tenifuge.

Symphytum officinale

Blackwort, bruisewort, gum plant, healing herb, slippery root.

Anodyne, astringent, demulcent, emollient, expectorant, hemostatic, refrigerant, vulnary.

Diarrhea, simple hemorrhages, gargle, mouthwash, digestive problems, leukorrhea, dysentery. Externally: as a poultice for sprains, bruises, sores, and insect bites.

Roots are stimulant, bitter stomachic, antipyretic, appetizer, digestive

Anemia, dyspepsia, pregnancy, and convalescence

Humulus lupulus

Anodyne, nervine, tonic, stimulant, nervous sedative, hypnotic, diuretic.

Nervous insomnia, dyspepsia, delirium tremens, hysteria, irritable bladder, rheumatism, abscesses (poultice).

Large doses can be harmful.

Althaea officinalis

Marsh mallow, white mallow, mortification root, sweet weed

Emollient, sedative, protective

Inflammations of pulmonary, digestive, urinary organs, mucous membranes; skin eruptions, gingivitis, ear bath in otitis, herpes, psoriasis, enema for vaginal and rectal irritation. In pharmacy, powdered root used to harden pills

Spiraea ulmaria

Populus Tremulus / Nigra

Potentilla Anserina

Arctostaphylos uva ursi

Bearberry, Kinnikinnick, Beargrape, Sandberry

Hamamelis Virginianis

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