Pilulae de Agarico
Pills of Agaric

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Agaric

Fomitopsis officinalis

6 drams

Orris

Iris germanica

Horehound

Marrubium vulgare

2 drams ea.

Turbith

Operculina turpethum

Hiera Picra

Hiera Picra

8 drams ea.

Colocynth

Citrullus colocynthus

Sarcocolla

Astragalus sarcocolla

4 drams ea.

Myrrh

Commiphora molmol

2 drams

Preparation:

Powder and form a Confection with Rob (concentrated juice)

Function:

Clears thick and tough Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing

Use:

1. Asthma and Wheezing with thick Phlegm
2. Cough with thick Phlegm
3. Chronic Cough

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Compare with Pills of Agaric of Avicenna.

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