Ortus Sanitatis, Cube, Johann von, 1501
A Complete History of Drugs, Pomet, London, 1748
Bdellium (Adam, 2017)
Botanical name:
Commiphora mukul (syn. Balsamodendrum mukul)
Parts used:
Gum
A number of varieties are recognised, the dark-brown and yellow-brown being preferred.
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, moist (some class as dry). Bitter
digests, discusses
Classification:
2K. RESOLVENT. 2L. EMOLLIENT
2M. DRAWING. 2P. HEMOSTATICS. 2U. SUPPURATIVES
3G. EMMENAGOGUE. 3K. EXPECTORANT. 3M. ARTHRITIC
4f. SPLENETIC. 4j. NERVINE. 4k. ARTHRITIC
Commiphora mukul (syn. Balsamodendrum mukul)
Parts used:
Gum
A number of varieties are recognised, the dark-brown and yellow-brown being preferred.
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, moist (some class as dry). Bitter
digests, discusses
Classification:
2K. RESOLVENT. 2L. EMOLLIENT
2M. DRAWING. 2P. HEMOSTATICS. 2U. SUPPURATIVES
3G. EMMENAGOGUE. 3K. EXPECTORANT. 3M. ARTHRITIC
4f. SPLENETIC. 4j. NERVINE. 4k. ARTHRITIC
ADVERTISEMENT:
Uses:
1. Moves the Blood, clears Stasis:
-poor circulation
-promotes Menstruation; expels a Dead Fetus
-Hemorrhoids, Varicose Veins
2. Clears Wind and Damp, Moves Blood, Eases Pain:
-Joint pain, Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatism
-Neuralgia, Numbness
-Strengthens the Bones, promotes Healing of Fractures
3. Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough:
-Coughs, abscesses of the Lungs
4. Promotes Urine, Breaks Stones
-Dysuria, Strangury
-Urinary Stones
5. Purges Melancholy and Phlegm, Resolves Masses:
-regarded as purgative of Black Bile and Phlegm (Unani)
-Fibroids, Cancer; old Guggulu is regarded as stronger for Tumors
6. Externally
-Hemorrhoids; bleeding Hemorrhoids (ointment, plaster, fumes)
-in ointments for Wind diseases
-externally to discuss Ruptures, softens Hard Nodes and Swellings
-used for Swellings associated with Wounds
-Mouth wash for inflamed gums, chronic tonsillitis, ulcerated throat, tooth caries
-fumes inhaled stop Cough
Dose:
Powder: 500mg–3 grams
Corrective:
... available in PRO version.
Substitute:
... available in PRO version.
Preparation:
... available in PRO version.
Comment:
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Powder: 500mg–3 grams
Corrective:
... available in PRO version.
Substitute:
... available in PRO version.
Preparation:
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Comment:
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Main Combinations:
1. Vata (Wind) diseases of the Bones, Joints, Nerves (Paralysis, Facial Paralysis, Rheumatism< neuralgia etc):
i. Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
ii. Bdellium (Guggulu) (10 parts), ... available in PRO version.
2. Arthritis, Rheumatism:
i. Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
ii. combine Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
iii. Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
3. Sciatica, Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
4. Scoliosis, Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
5. Back Pain, Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
6. Fractures:
i. Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
i. ... available in PRO version.
7. Hemorrhoids, combine Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
8. Bleeding Hemorrhoids or excess Menstruation: combine Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
9. Acne, Bdellium (Guggulu), with ... available in PRO version.
10. Scrofula and Lymphatic swellings, combine Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
11. To promote Menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea:
i. Bdellium (Guggulu), with ... available in PRO version.
ii. Bdellium (Guggulu), with ... available in PRO version.
iii. Bdellium (Guggulu), with ... available in PRO version.
12. Endometriosis, Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
13. Pain from Blood stagnation:
i. Bdellium (Guggulu), ... available in PRO version.
ii. Bdellium (Guggulu), ... available in PRO version.
14. Heart disease, Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
15. Cholesterol, Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
16. Liver hardness, Cirrhosis:
i. Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
ii. Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
17. Dysuria, suppressed Urine: combine Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
18. Diabetes, Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
19. Immunodeficiency, Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
20. Mouthwash for pain and inflammation, Bdellium (Guggulu) with ... available in PRO version.
Major Formulas
Powder of Gum Lacca Lesser (Dialacca Minor) (Mesue)
Powder of Gum Lacca Greater (Dialacca Majores) (Mesue)
Hiera of Abbas (Unani)
Hiera Logadii
Pills of Bdellium (Mesue)
Pills to Aggregate Greater (Mesue)
Pills of Colchicum (Mesue) (Habb E Suranjun)
Pills of Colchicum Greater (Habb E Suranjun Kalan)
Pills of Euphorbium (Mesue)
Pills of Rhubarb (Greater) (Pil. de Raved Sceni) (Mesue)
Foetid Pills Minor of Galen
Pills for Fibrosis of the Liver (Riverius)
Electuary of Bdellium (Unani)
Triphala Guggulu. (Ayurveda)
ADVERTISEMENT:
Powder of Gum Lacca Lesser (Dialacca Minor) (Mesue)
Powder of Gum Lacca Greater (Dialacca Majores) (Mesue)
Hiera of Abbas (Unani)
Hiera Logadii
Pills of Bdellium (Mesue)
Pills to Aggregate Greater (Mesue)
Pills of Colchicum (Mesue) (Habb E Suranjun)
Pills of Colchicum Greater (Habb E Suranjun Kalan)
Pills of Euphorbium (Mesue)
Pills of Rhubarb (Greater) (Pil. de Raved Sceni) (Mesue)
Foetid Pills Minor of Galen
Pills for Fibrosis of the Liver (Riverius)
Electuary of Bdellium (Unani)
Triphala Guggulu. (Ayurveda)
ADVERTISEMENT:
Cautions:
1. Not used during Pregnancy or Uterine Bleeding
2. It is heavy on digestion and hard on the kidneys, so is usually only used for several weeks in full doses before a short break.
Main Preparations used:
Tincture of Bdellium:
1. Not used during Pregnancy or Uterine Bleeding
2. It is heavy on digestion and hard on the kidneys, so is usually only used for several weeks in full doses before a short break.
Main Preparations used:
Tincture of Bdellium:
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