Pills for Melancholy
Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid
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Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
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Cuscuta europea |
20 parts |
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Polypodium vulgare |
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Fomitopsis officinalis |
10 parts ea. |
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Helleborus niger |
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Sal Indii |
2 1⁄2 parts ea. |
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Lavendula stoechas |
7 parts |
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|
a compound |
15 parts |
Preparation:
Powder and form Pills with a suitable syrup
Function:
Purges Melancholy
Use:
1. Melancholy, heaviness of Mind, Sadness or Fear without cause, Mental Illness
2. Fibroids
3. Cancer
4. Leprosy
5. Obstinate Skin diseases
6. Foul Ulcers and Sores
Dose:
I–2 drams
A potion can be prepared with 3 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
They are a simplified version of Indian Pills of Mesue. They are also very similar to Pills of Lapis Lazuli, without the Lapis Lazuli and Scammony, making this a more practical version of that formula.
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