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Pilulae Stomachica Magna
Stomach Pills Greater

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Mesue

Herb Name
Hiera Picra
Chebulic Myrobalan
Emblic Myrobalan
Belleric Myrobalan
Wormwood
Mastic
Aniseed
Agaric
Ginger
Cloves
Rock Salt
Squinanth
Turbith
Latin
Hiera Picra
Terminalia chebula
Emblica officinalis
Terminalia bellerica
Artemisia absinthum
Pistacia lentiscus
Pimpinella anisum
Fomitopsis officinalis
Zingiber officinalis
Eugenia caryophyllus
Sal Gem
Juncus odoratus
Operculina turpethum
Amount
10 drams



3 drams ea.


3 ½ drams ea.
2 oz.


1 dram ea.
12 drams

Preparation:
Powder and form pils with Wormwood juice

Function:
Benefits the Stomach, Clears Damp, Promotes Digestion

Use:
1. Stomach weakness with Indigestion, Nausea, Poor Appetite
2. Vertigo, Migraine, Lethargy associated with stomach dysfunction

Dose:
1–2 scruples

Cautions:
Very drying so not suitable in Yin deficiency.

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