Foetid Pills Minor of Galen

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Galen

Herb Name Sagapen Gum Ammoniacum Bdellium Aloe Castoreum Syrian Rue Colocynth Turbith

Latin Ferula persica Dorema ammoniacum Commiphora mukul Aloe spp. Castoreum Peganum harmala Citrullus colocynthus Operculina turpethum Amount 4 drams ea. 3 drams ea. 7 drams 10 drams

Preparation:

Dissolve the gums in Leek water, add the rest in powder and form pills

Function:

Clears Phlegm and Damp from the Nerves and Brain

Use:

1. Vertigo, Dizziness
2. Headache, Migraine
3. Epilepsy
4. Join pain from Damp; Arthritis, Rheumatism, Sciatica
5. Pain of the whole body
6. Morphew
7. Leprosy

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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