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Pilulae Styrace
Pills of Storax

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Mesue

Herb Name
Storax calamita (dried)
Frankincense
Myrrh
Licorice juice
Saffron
Latin
Styrax officinalis
Boswellia sacra
Commiphora molmol
Succus Glycyrrhiza
Crocus sativus
Amount



1⁄2 oz. each
1 dram

Preparation:
Powder and make pills with Syrup of White Poppy.

Function:
Clears Phlegm, stops Cough, moves the Blood

Use:
1. Hoarseness
2. Coughs, including Coughing at night that prevents sleep
3. Asthma and Wheezing
4. It can also be used for Angina Pectoris and Chest Pain, and other pain associated with Blood stagnation.

Dose:
15 grains–1 scruple

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
1. Some added Opium to more strongly prevent Cough; Poppy seed could be added.

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