Pilulae de Opopanacis
Pills of Opopanax
Tradition:
Wetsern, Unani
Source / Author:
De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Aloe spp. | 10 drams | |
Trochisci Alhandal | 6 drams | |
Commiphora guidottii | ||
Ferula persica | ||
Dorema ammoniacum | ||
Commiphora mukul | ||
Colchicum autumnale | 5 drams ea. | |
Peganum harmala | ||
Ecballium elaterium | 2 1⁄2 drams ea. | |
Piper nigrum | ||
Piper longum | ||
Zingiber officinalis | ||
Thapsia garganica | ||
Terminalia chebula (yellow) | ||
Terminalia bellerica | ||
Emblica officinalis | ||
Commiphora molmol | ||
Crocus sativus | ||
Euphorbium resinifera | ||
Castoreum | 1 dram ea. | |
Convovulus scammonia | 1 1⁄2 drams | |
Fomitopsis officinalis | 2 drams | |
Operculina turpethum | 7 drams |
Preparation:
Dissolve gums in warm water or Leek juice; the other ingredients are steeped in the juice of Oregano; then mix together to form Pills.
Function:
Clears Damp-Phlegm, settles Wind, stops Spasms
Use:
1. Nervous diseases from Wind and Damp-Phlegm
2. Spasms
3. Paralysis from Damp-Phlegm obstruction
4. Arthritis and Joint Pain from Damp
5. Lower Back and Knee Pain and swelling from Damp
6. All diseases caused by viscid moisture (Damp-Phlegm)
Dose:
1 dram (up to 2 drams)
Cautions:
1. Use cautiously, avoid overdose.
2. Not suitable for marked weakness or Yin deficiency
3. Not used during Pregnancy
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
Pills of Colchicum Major (Mesue)
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