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Pills for Many Diseases of the Body
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Tradition:
Western / Unani

Source / Author:
De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name
Mastic
Myrrh
Dragon’s Blood
Musk
Aloe

Latin
Pistacia lentiscus
Commiphora molmol
Daemonorops draco
Moschus

Aloe spp.
Amount

2 drams ea.
1 dram
1⁄2 dram
1 oz.


Preparation:
Form a pill mass with Rue juice

Function:
Strengthens Qi, opens Obstructions, moves Qi and Blood

Use:
1. Diseases of the organs of Nutrition and Principle Organs
2. continuous use preserves from Syncope and Trembling
3. Listed in the section for the Heart, so is useful for weakness of the Heart with pressure on the chest, breathlessness, Palpitations, chest pain


Dose:
1–2 drams

Cautions:
Not used during Pregnancy

Modifications:
1. To make it laxative, add female Agaric and prepared Scammony, of each 1 dram (source text).

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