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Pilulae de Hermodactylis
Habb-e-Suranjan (Unani)

Pills of Colchicum Lesser

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Mesue

Herb Name
Colchicum
Aloes
Yellow Myrobalan
Turbith

Ginger
Latin
Colchicum autumnale
Aloe spp.
Terminalia chebula
(yellow)
Operculina turpethum
Zingiber o
fficinalis

Amount

5 drams ea.

1⁄2 oz. ea.
2 drams


Preparation:
Powder, and with Electuary of Rose, form Pills. Syrup of Ginger or Wormwood can also be used.

Function:
Purges Heat, clears Wind-Damp, relieves Swelling and Pain

Use:
1. Gout
2. Hyperuricemia (high Uric acid)
3. Arthritis
4. Rheumatoid Arthritis
5. Osteoarthritis
6. Back pain
7. Musculo-skeletal aches and pain
8. Sciatica

Dose:

1 scruple
Today in Unani, 250–500mg is given three times daily.


Cautions:
1. Avoid overdose
2. Avoid during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding


Modifications:
1. A variation of Mesue used a double quantity of Aloe (10 drams), and used Diagrydium (Scammony) and Rose in place of Turbith and Ginger. The above is stronger for Damp, whereas this modification is stronger for Heat.
2. A contemporary form used in India is made with equal parts of Colchicum, Aloe and Yellow Myrobalan.
3. Another variation used equal parts of Colchicum, Turpeth, Bdellium, Yellow Myrobalan and Colocynth.
4. Mastic is a good addition to strengthen the Stomach, clear Damp and soften the harshness of the other medicines. Mastic in small dose was a common addition. Mastic should also be added for anyone with a sensitive stomach.
5. In Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bdellium, Celery seed and Mastic should be added, or a version containing Bdellium should be chosen.
6. Saffron is also a good addition, to help better penetrate the finest circulation.


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In contemporary Unani medicine, Colchicum (Suranjun) is divided into Sweet and Bitter varieties. The Bitter variety, which is the true Colchicum on the ancients, is generally not used internally, but is used externally in certain compounds. The Sweet variety is variously reported to be of Merendera spp. or Colchicum luteum. However, it is the type most suitable for internal consumption in modern days being less toxic and irritant.

Various Pills of Colchicum have
been very important in the treatment of Arthritic and Rheumatic disorders, and still continue to be used today in Unani medicine.
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