Pilulae de Lapide Lazuli (2)
Pills of Lapis Lazuli (2)

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Lapis lazuli prepared *

Lapis Azureus

1 dram

Camphor

Camphora

Aniseed

Pimpinella anisum

Cinnamon

Cinnamonum zeylanicum

Ginger

Zingiber officinalis

Mastic

Pistacia lentiscus

6 grains ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form pills with Sage juice

Function:

Purges Melancholy

Use:

Used as the main version of Pills of Lapis Lazuli
1. Melancholy diseases
2. diseases of the Head

Dose:

1 scruple–1⁄2 dram, up to 1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Compare with the primary version of Pills of Lapis Lazuli which was mlost commonly used.


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