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Pilulae Arabicae
Arabian Pills


Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Nicholas Myrepsus

Herb Name
Aloe
White Bryony
Chebulic Myrobalan
Belleric Myrobalan
Emblic Myrobalan
Black Myrobalan

Yellow Myrobalan
Scammony prepared
Asarabacca
Rose
Mastic

Castoreum
Sa
ffron

Latin
Aloe spp.
Bryonia dioica
Terminalia chebula
Terminalia bellerica
Emblica o
fficinalis
Terminalia chebula (black)

Terminalia chebula (yellow)
Convovulus scammonia
Asarum europeum
Rosa gallica
Pistacia lentiscus
Castoreum

Crocus sativus
Amount
4 oz.









1 oz. each
3 drams
1 dram


Preparation:
Powder and with Syrup of Wormwood form Pills

Function:
Purges all Humors from the Head, Stomach, Spleen, Bowels and Kidneys, especially Melancholy

Use:
1. Severe or Chronic Headache
2. Migraine
3. Dizziness
4. Vertigo
5. Catarrh
6. Pain of the Eyes, poor vision,
floaters etc.
7. Pain of the Teeth or Gums
8. Cleanses and strengthens the Stomach and Spleen
9. Good for emotional conditions, and to promote Cheerfulness.
10. Some commended them for Cold and Damp Joint diseases.
11. Traditionally for women to cleanse after Birth; ie. if the afterbirth has not cleansed properly.


Dose:
1–2 scruples

Cautions:
1. Not for dryness or Yin deficiency conditions.

Modifications:

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It was called Pilulae Arabicae because it was commonly used by the Arab physicians, and was introduced by them.
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Nicholas
Aloe Bryony Chebulic Myrobalan Belleric Myrobalan Emblic Myrobalan Black Myrobalan Yellow Myrobalan 5 Myrobalans Scammony Asarabacca Asarum Rose Mastic Castoreum Saffron
Severe Headache Chronic Headache Migraine Dizziness Vertigo Catarrh Eye pain Poor Vision Toothache Gum Pain Cleanse the Stomach Emotional Instability promote cheerfulness Arthritis cleanse uterus after birth

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