Pilulae de Lapide Lazuli (2)
Pills of Lapis Lazuli (2)

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Lapis lazuli prepared *	Lapis Azureus	1 dram
Camphor	Camphora
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	6 grains ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form pills with Sage juice

Function:

Purges Melancholy

Use:

Used as the main version of Pills of Lapis Lazuli
1. Melancholy diseases
2. diseases of the Head

Dose:

1 scruple–1⁄2 dram, up to 1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Compare with the primary version of Pills of Lapis Lazuli which was mlost commonly used.

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