Pills for Migraine (2) Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen Preparation: Powder, and with Cabbage juice form pills Function: Purges the Head, stops Wind, eases Pain Use: 1. Migraine2. Headache Dose: 1–2 scruple Cautions: None noted Comment: There were 2 formulas attributed to Galen called Pills for Migraine. This, we have designated 2 to separate…
Pilulae ArabicaeArabian Pills Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus Preparation: Powder and with Syrup of Wormwood form Pills Function: Purges all Humors from the Head, Stomach, Spleen, Bowels and Kidneys, especially Melancholy Use: 1. Severe or Chronic Headache2. Migraine3. Dizziness4. Vertigo5. Catarrh6. Pain of the Eyes, poor vision, floaters etc.7. Pain of the…
Pills for Arthritis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Preparation: Form pills with Honey of Roses Function: Clears Heat and Damp, relieves Pain and Inflammation Use: Arthritis Dose: 1⁄2–1 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to PILLSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures
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Pilulae de EuphorbioPills of Euphorbium Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Preparation: Form a pill mass with Syrup of Leek juice Function: Purges Cold Phlegm and Damp, stops Wind Use: 1. Edema2. Arthritis 3. Rheumatism4. Tremors5. Hemiplegia6. Leukoderma7. Vitiligo Dose: 1 scruple Cautions: 1. These are very harsh. Only used in strong bodies with…
Water of Emperor Frederick for the Sight Water of Emperor Frederick for the Sight Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Latin Amount * Betony fresh Betonica officinalis 6 handfuls ea. Rue fresh Ruta graveolens 1 oz. Vervain fresh Verbena officinalis 1⁄2 dram ea. Celandine fresh Chelidonium majus Eyebright fresh Euphrasia officinalis Roses fresh…
Pills of Mezereon Major Tradition: Western / Unani Source / Author: De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 * Mezereon is prepared by steeping in vinegar for 3 days, changing the vinegar daily, then drying. Preparation: Dissolve gums in wine, add the rest in fine powder and form small pills Function: Clears Phlegm, purges Water Use:…
Pilulae de SuccinoPills of Amber Tradition: Western Source / Author: Crato * Some versions listed Long Birthwort Preparation: Form a Pill mass with Syrup of Wormwood or Betony, 1 dram making 7 Pills. Function: Clears Phlegm and Heat, Moves the Blood Use: Used to purge Heat and Phlegm, and to cleanse and strengthen the Head,…
Antimoron Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Preparation: Powder the herbs, mix with three times their weight of clarified Honey, dissolve in the Cassia pulp, adding the Castoreum and Niter towards the end. Function: Purges Phlegm, Damp, Bile and Water from the Head and Joints Use: 1. Headache 2. Lethargy3. Mental Dullness4. Arthritis5. Sciatica6….
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