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Pilulae Masticinae
Pills of Mastic

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Mesue

Herb Name
Aloe
Mastic
Agaric
Latin
Aloe spp.
Pistacia lentiscus
Fomitopsis officinalis
Amount
10 drams
4 drams
3 drams

Preparation:
Powder well and form pills with a little Marshmallow juice or Hydromel

Function:
Purge Phlegm and Bile, strengthen the Stomach

Use:
1. Weak Stomach with Phlegm and Bile; Indigestion, Poor Appetite, Nausea
2. Stomach and Abdominal Pain
3. Stomach Ulcers
4. Headache, Migraine
5. Pain of the Uterus
6. Pensiveness (Wirtzung)

Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:
None noted

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