Pilulae Arthritica
Pills for Arthritis
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicholas
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Colchicum autumnale | ||
Operculina turpethum | ||
Fomitopsis officinalis | 1⁄2 oz. ea. | |
Cinnamonum cassia | ||
Nardostachys jatamansi | ||
Eugenia caryophyllus | ||
Aquillaria agallocha | ||
Piper cubeba | ||
Myristica fragrans | ||
Alpina officinarum | ||
Zingiber officinalis | ||
Pistacia lentiscus | ||
Ferula asafetida | ||
Pimpinella anisum | ||
Foeniculum vulgare | ||
Pimpinella saxifraga | ||
Asparagus officinale | ||
Ruscus aculeatus | ||
Rosa gallica | ||
Lithospermum officinale | ||
Sal Gem | 2 drams ea. | |
Convovulus scammonia | 1 oz. | |
Aloe spp. | 7 oz. |
Preparation:
Powder and form into Pills with Syrup of Ground Pine, or thickened Fennel juice, or another suitable syrup or juice.
Function:
Clears Wind-Cold-Damp, relieves Pain
Use:
1. Arthritis
2. Rheumatism
3. Sciatica
4. Scrofula, Swollen Lymph nodes
5. Cook (Marrow of Surgery, 1685) recommended them in chronic Legs Ulcers, taken every 3 days.
6. Used for other diseases caused by Damp and Phlegm
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram in wine or another suitable vehicle
Cautions:
Not used during Pregnancy
Modifications:
1. In Arthritic conditions, some used a greater proportion of Asafetida.
2. Asparagus root can replace the seed.
Similar Formulas:
Pills of Colchicum Major (Mesue)
Comment:
‘It helps the Gout, and other pains in the joints, comforts and strengthens both Brain and Stomach, and consumes diseases whose original comes of Phlegm [and Damp]’. (Culpeper)
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