Foetid Pills Major of Galen
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Galen
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Aloe spp. | ||
Operculina turpethum | 5 drams ea. | |
Ferula persica | ||
Dorema ammoniacum | ||
Commiphora guidottii | ||
Commiphora mukul | ||
Peganum harmala | ||
Terminalia chebula | ||
Citrullus colocynthus | 4 drams ea. | |
Convovulus scammonia | ||
Thapsia * | Thapsia spp. | |
Colchicum autumnale | ||
Euphorbium esula | 2 drams ea. | |
Castoreum | ||
Fomitopsis officinalis | ||
Euphorbium resinifera | 1 dram ea. | |
Cinnamonum zeylanicum | ||
Crocus sativus | ||
Elettaria cardamomum | ||
Nardostachys jatamansi | 5 drams ea. |
* The text lists Thapsia indiae, obviously an Indian species of Thapsia.
Preparation:
Dissolve the gums in Leek water, add the rest in powder and form pills
Function:
Clears Phlegm and Damp from the Nerves and Brain
Use:
1. Vertigo, Dizziness
2. Headache, Migraine
3. Epilepsy
4. Join pain from Damp; Arthritis, Rheumatism, Sciatica
5. Pain of the whole body
6. Morphew
7. Leprosy
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram
Cautions:
Avoid in Yin deficiency and weakness.
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
Pills of Colchicum Major (Mesue)
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