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Pilulae de Rhabarbaro
Pills of Rhubarb
Pills of Rhubarb
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
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Herb Name
Yellow Myrobalan
Hiera Picra of Galen Licorice juice Wormwood juice dehydrated Mastic Troches of Rose Rhubarb Fennel seed Celery seed |
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Preparation:
Powder the herbs and mixed with the thickened juices (and a little honey), and form a pill mass.
Function:
Purges Bile, opens Obstructions
Use:
1. Purges Bile of the Stomach and Liver
2. Liver pain
3. Liver or Spleen Obstruction
4. Corruption of the Liver from Bile
5. Beginning of Edema
6. Cachexia
Dose:
1 scruple–1 dram
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. Combine with Pills of Agrimony for Liver disease.
This was classed as a ‘Warming Hepatic’; warming medicine for the Liver.
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