Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Preparation:

Powder the herbs and with sufficient honey (three times the weight), form an electuary.

Function:

Moves qi and blood, opens obstructions, clears Phlegm, promotes Urine, benefits the Liver, Stomach and Spleen

Use:

1. Stomach pain
2. Liver obstruction and pain
3. Spleen obstruction and pain
4. Edema

Dose:

As much as a hazelnut, with warm water if hot, otherwise with wine

Comment:

This is large and ancient formula, the original text using a number of obscure names which were difficult to translate, Pilionis still being uncertain. However, as it is placed amongst several seeds of the Apiaceae, it is almost certainly a similar seed of the same family as this group of medicines were commonly used, and usually placed together within a formula unless their dosages varied.
It is worthy of studying as it contains a number of different types of medicines in equal dose, yet contains no harsh medicines. It could be simplified to make a useful medicine for the intended purposes.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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