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Pilulae Agrimoniae Minus
Lesser Pills of Agrimony

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Mesue

Herb Name
Agrimony juice dried
Aloes
Yellow Chebulic Myrobalan
Latin
Agrimonia eupatoria
Aloe spp.
Terminalia chebula (yellow)
Amount


equal parts

Preparation:
Powder and form Pills with Water of Macedonian (ie. ‘Italian’) Parsley (or Syrup of Celery)

Function:
Clears Heat and Damp, opens Obstructions

Use:
1. Jaundice
2. Liver disease
3. Cholecystitis
4. Hepatitis
5. Liver Tumors and Hardness

Dose:
1 scruple–1 dram (some gave up to 2 drams)

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
1. Mesue had a version that added an equal amount of Rhubarb
2. For stronger obstruction, add Wormwood and Aniseed
3. For stronger Liver Heat, add Gentian
4. For Liver hardness add Bdellium and Saffron

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Tags
Mesue
Agrimony Aloe Yellow Myrobalan
Jaundice Liver Tumor Liver Hardness Sclerosis Cirrhosis Liver Obstruction