Pilulae de Opopanacis
Pills of Opopanax
Tradition:
Wetsern, Unani
Source / Author:
De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551
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Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
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Aloe spp. |
10 drams | |
|
Trochisci Alhandal |
6 drams | |
|
Commiphora guidottii | ||
|
Ferula persica | ||
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Dorema ammoniacum | ||
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Commiphora mukul | ||
|
Colchicum autumnale |
5 drams ea. | |
|
Peganum harmala | ||
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Ecballium elaterium |
2 1⁄2 drams ea. | |
|
Piper nigrum | ||
|
Piper longum | ||
|
Zingiber officinalis | ||
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Thapsia garganica | ||
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Terminalia chebula (yellow) | ||
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Terminalia bellerica | ||
|
Emblica officinalis | ||
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Commiphora molmol | ||
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Crocus sativus | ||
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Euphorbium resinifera | ||
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Castoreum |
1 dram ea. | |
|
Convovulus scammonia |
1 1⁄2 drams | |
|
Fomitopsis officinalis |
2 drams | |
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Operculina turpethum |
7 drams |
Preparation:
Dissolve gums in warm water or Leek juice; the other ingredients are steeped in the juice of Oregano; then mix together to form Pills.
Function:
Clears Damp-Phlegm, settles Wind, stops Spasms
Use:
1. Nervous diseases from Wind and Damp-Phlegm
2. Spasms
3. Paralysis from Damp-Phlegm obstruction
4. Arthritis and Joint Pain from Damp
5. Lower Back and Knee Pain and swelling from Damp
6. All diseases caused by viscid moisture (Damp-Phlegm)
Dose:
1 dram (up to 2 drams)
Cautions:
1. Use cautiously, avoid overdose.
2. Not suitable for marked weakness or Yin deficiency
3. Not used during Pregnancy
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
Pills of Colchicum Major (Mesue)
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