Pilulae Arthritica
Pills for Arthritis

Tradition:

Unani / Western

Source / Author:

Rhazes

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Opopanax	Commiphora guidottii
Sagapen	Ferula persica
Gum Ammoniac	Dorema ammoniacum
Wild Rue seed	Peganum harmala
Saffron	Crocus sativus
White Hellebore	Veratrum album
Colocynth pulp prepared	Citrullus colocynthis	1 part ea.
Bdellium	Commiphora mukul	1/4 part
Henna *	Lawsonia inermis	3/4 part

* Henna seems improbable in this formula. It may be a mistranslation.

Preparation:

Powder the herbs and make pills with Leek juice.

Function:

Clears Wind-Cold-Damp, Eases Pain

Use:

1. Cold-type Arthritic disorders
2. May be used for other Cold-Damp diseases (as for Pills of Opopanax)

Dose:

1 dram (up to 2 drams) are used to form a potion
The source text advises to take Castor oil for several days before using these pills.

Cautions:

Not used during Pregnancy

Modifications:

Comment:

The source text listed this as “An extremely good pill for cold Gout [Arthritis}”.

Similar Formulas:

Pills of Opopanax

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