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Pilulae de Euphorbio
Pills of Euphorbium

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Mesue

Herb Name
Euphorbium
Colocynth
Agaric
Bdellium
Sagapen
Aloe
Latin
Euphorbium resinifera
Citrullus colocynthus
Fomitopsis officinalis
Commiphora mukul
Ferula persica
Aloe spp.
Amount




2 drams ea.
5 drams

Preparation:
Form a pill mass with Syrup of Leek juice

Function:
Purges Cold Phlegm and Damp, stops Wind

Use:
1. Edema
2. Arthritis
3. Rheumatism
4. Tremors
5. Hemiplegia
6. Leukoderma
7. Vitiligo

Dose:
1 scruple

Cautions:
1. These are very harsh. Only used in strong bodies with excess Phlegm or Damp.
2. Not used during Pregnancy

Modifications:

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‘These pills are exceeding good for Dropsies [Edema], pains in the Loins [lower Back], and Gouts [Arthritis] coming of a Moist [Damp] cause’. (Culpeper)
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