Pills Against Pestilence Magistrale

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum 1620

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Myrrh

Commiphora molmol

Saffron

Crocus sativus

Armenian Earth

Terra Armenius

Red Coral

Corallum rubrum

Amber

Succinum

1 dram ea.

Chebulic Myrobalan

Terminalia chebula

2 drams

Aloe

Aloe spp.

7 drams

Preparation:

Powder and form pills with wine.

Function:

Opens Obstruction, cleanses excess, prevents Infection, settles Wind, calms the Spirit

Use:

1. Prevents Infection during Epidemics
2. Protects the Heart and Spirit from Infection

Dose:

1⁄2 dram

Cautions:

Not to be used during Pregnancy

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

This is an expanded version of Pills of Ruffus.


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