Pills for Apoplexy

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Arnold de Villa Nova

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Aloes	Aloe spp.
Bdellium	Commiphora mukul
Sagapen	Ferula persica
Colocynth	Citrullus colocynthus
Opopanax	Commiphora guidottii
Gum Ammoniac	Dorema ammoniacum
Hemlock seed	Conium maculatum	1 dram ea.
Castoreum	Castoreum
Euphorbium	Euphorbium resinifera	2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form pills with Leek juice

Function:

Clears Phlegm and Damp, purges Excess, opens Obstructions

Use:

Apoplexy associated with excess

Dose:

1 scruple

Cautions:

1. These are very strong. Avoid overdose.
2. Not to be used in Pregnancy, in the very old or weak.

Modifications:

Comment:

They are very strong, and not suitable for inexperienced hands, but may be the basis for a more gentle formula.

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