Pills for Many Diseases of the Body
Tradition:
Western / Unani
Source / Author:
De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Pistacia lentiscus | ||
|
Commiphora molmol |
2 drams ea. | |
|
Daemonorops draco |
1 dram | |
|
Moschus |
1⁄2 dram | |
|
Aloe spp. |
1 oz. |
Preparation:
Form a pill mass with Rue juice
Function:
Strengthens Qi, opens Obstructions, moves Qi and Blood
Use:
1. Diseases of the organs of Nutrition and Principle Organs
2. Continuous use preserves from Syncope and Trembling
3. Listed in the section for the Heart, so is useful for weakness of the Heart with pressure on the chest, breathlessness, Palpitations, chest pain
Dose:
1–2 drams
Cautions:
Not used during Pregnancy
Modifications:
1. To make it laxative, add female Agaric and prepared Scammony, of each 1 dram (source text).
Comment:
They were said to be ‘faithful against many diseases of the Body’.
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