Pills for Alopecia from Phlegm

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Enchiridion Medicum, Petrus Pomarius, 1612

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Aloe	Aloe spp.
Scammony prepared	Convovulus scammonia
Colocynth pulp	Citrullus colocynthus
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Bdellium	Commiphora mukul	equal parts

Preparation:

Powder and with Wormwood juice form a Pill mass, from 1 dram, make 6 pills.

Function:

Purges Phlegm, opens Obstructions

Use:

1. Alopecia associated with Phlegm
2. These may be used for numerous conditions where Phlegm requires Purging

Dose:

3 pills, up to 6 pills in a strong body

Cautions:

1. Not used during Pregnancy
2. These are strong, so not suitable for use in weak bodies.

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

This is Pills of Cochia with Mastic and Bdellium added.

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