Skip to content
  • Links & Texts
  • Contact Us
  • Blog
  • Login Account Expand
    • Login
    • Password Reset
    • Register
Subscribe
Shopping Cart 0
  • About
  • ResourcesExpand
    • Brief Overview of Traditional Medicine
    • Theory
    • Authors and Sources
    • Glossaries
    • Photos
    • Weights & Measures
    • Herbal Illustrations
    • Substitute Medicines
  • Patient Resources
Medicine Traditions
  • Materia MedicaExpand
    • Materia Medica of Herbal Medicine FREE
    • Materia Medica of Herbal Medicine PRO
    • Materia Medica of Animal Medicines FREE
    • Materia Medica of Animal Medicines PRO
    • Mineral Materia Medica FREE
    • Mineral Materia Medica PRO
  • TreatmentExpand
    • Treatment of Specific Conditions
    • Types of Treatment in Traditional Medicine
    • Diseases and Formulas
  • FormulasExpand
    • Formulas of Traditional Medicine
    • How to Modify a Formula
    • Powders
  • Store
Medicine Traditions

3P. MASTICATORIES & STERNUTATORIES

3P. Masticatories & Sternutatories

Masticatories are medicines chewed while Sternutatories are medicines used as snuff. Both help clear Phlegm from the head, the former via the salivary glands, the latter via the nasal passages.


Masticatories

   Pyrethrum root Angelica
   Oregano Marjoram
   Hyssop Sage
   Watercress seed    Stavesacre seed       Black Pepper Mustard seed
   Mastic Nigella
Cubeb
Vinegar

Sternutatories

   Pyrethrum root Orris root
   Ginger Betony
   Sage Marjoram
   Hellebore (both) Euphorbium

Western Classification

2. Secondary Faculties
a. Aperients
b. Attenuaters
c. Inciding Medicines
d. Attenuaters of Congealed Blood
e. Lenitive
f. Purifying
g. Cleansing
h. Carminatives
i. Antispasmodics
j. Rarefying
k. Resolvent
l. Emollients
m. Drawing
n. Repellents
o. Astringent
p. Hemostatic
q. Anodyne
r. Narcotics & Hypnotics

s. Strengthening
t. Glutinate
u. Suppuratives
v. Expel Pus
w. Sarcotics
x. Incarnative
y. Corrosive
z. Cicatrizing
3. Tertiary Faculties
a. Sudorifics and Diaphoretics
b. Febrifuge and Antipyretic
c. Alexipharmic
d. Cordials and Cardiacs
e. Diuretics
f. Lithontriptic
g. Emmenagogue
h. Lactagogue
i. Aphrodisiacs
j. Increase Semen

k. Expectorant
l. Anti-tussive
m. Arthritic Medicines
n. Vulnerary
o. Emetics
p. Masticatories & Sternutatories
q. Anthelmintic
4. According to Part
a. Cephalic
b. Opthalmic
c. Cardiac
d. Pectoral
e. Stomachic
f. Splenetic
g. Hepatic
h. Nephritics
i. Uterine
j. Nervine
k. Arthritic

DISCLAIMER

This Website is intended for the study of Traditional Medicine. Some of the information is Intended for Historical reference only and may be illegal or dangerous if used by unskilled hands. MedicineTraditions cannot be held responsible for the use or misuse of the information contained herein, nor can it be held responsible for injury, sickness or death due to use or misuse of the information contained herein.

Picture

Connecting Cultures Through Traditional Medicine: Explore Nature's Wisdom for Holistic Health and Well-being.

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Brief Overview
  • Resources
  • Timeline
  • Materia Medica FREE
  • Materia Medica PRO
  • Chinese Classification
  • Western Classification
  • Diseases and Formulas
  • Resources
  • Theory
  • Links and Texts
  • Patient Resources
  • Shop
  • Texts For Sale
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Medicine Traditions - All Rights Reserved - Terms of Use - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Website built by Opdee.com

Search
  • Login
  • About Us
  • Patient Resources
  • Resources
    • Brief Overview of Traditional Medicine
    • Theory
    • Authors and Sources
    • Glossaries
    • Photos
    • Weights & Measures
    • Herbal Illustrations
    • Powders
    • Substitute Medicines
  • Materia Medica
    • Materia Medica of Herbal Medicine FREE
    • Materia Medica of Herbal Medicine PRO
    • Mineral Materia Medica FREE
    • Mineral Materia Medica PRO
    • Materia Medica of Animal Medicines FREE
    • Materia Medica of Animal Medicines PRO
  • Treatment
    • Treatment of Specific Conditions
    • Types of Treatment in Traditional Medicine
    • Diseases and Formulas
  • Formulas
    • Formulas of Traditional Medicine
    • How to Modify a Formula
  • Links & Text
  • Blog
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact Us
Subscribe
Search