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Pilulae Agrimoniae Majus
Greater Pills of Agrimony
Greater Pills of Agrimony
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
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Herb Name
Agrimony dehydrated juice Wormwood dehydrated juice
Yellow Chebulic Myrobalan Rhubarb Mastic Saffron Aloes |
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Preparation:
Powder and form Pills with Water of Macedonian (ie. ‘Italian’) Parsley (or Syrup of Celery)
Function:
Clears Heat, opens Obstructions
Use:
1. Jaundice
2. Liver Tumors
3. Hepatitis
4. Liver obstructions;
5. for all diseases where excess Bile has weakened the body;
6. Periodic Fever;
7. chronic Fever associated with Liver Heat.
Dose:
1 scruple–1 dram; 1⁄2 dram is a common dose (some gave up to 2 drams)
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. Some versions used a greater amount of Rhubarb
