Pilulae Imperiales Magistrale
Magisterial Imperial Pills
Western
Pharmacopoeia Augustana
Form pills with Syrup of Rose or Violet.
Purges Bile and Phlegm, Purges Mixed Humors, strengthens the Stomach
1. purges excess, purges Phlegm, Bile and Mixed Humors
2. cleanses the Stomach, Bowels and Liver;
3. benefits the Stomach and Digestion;
4. also for Headache, Vertigo, Gout etc
5. A safe, general purge for occasional use
2 scruples–1 1⁄2 drams
None noted
Not to be used continuously. Best not used for more than 7–10 days without a break.
1. Several modifications can be made. The Aloe can be reduced in proportion, Triphala can replace 5 Myrobalans, the Myrobalans can be increased in proportion, and a few of the medicines can be dropped, for example Aloeswood, Cubeb and Manna.
2. To more strongly clear Phlegm and Damp, the dose of Agaric and Turbith could be increased.
These are a larger version of Imperial Pills
These have the vertues of Imperial Pills, which were more commonly used. However, this is a very elegant formula and is better corrected, and more suited to long-term use. They are called Magisterial because they are better corrected for use in delicate bodies.
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Magisterial Imperial Pills
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Augustana
Herb NameCinnamonCalamus Aniseed Mastic Greater Cardamon Ginger Zedoary Mace Nutmeg Clove Saffron Cubeb Aloeswood Turbith Manna Agaric Senna leaf Indian Spikenard Chebulic Myrobalan Belleric Myrobalan Emblic Myrobalan Black Myrobalan Yellow Myrobalan Rhubarb Aloe |
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Preparation:
Form pills with Syrup of Rose or Violet.
Function:
Purges Bile and Phlegm, Purges Mixed Humors, strengthens the Stomach
Use:
1. purges excess, purges Phlegm, Bile and Mixed Humors
2. cleanses the Stomach, Bowels and Liver;
3. benefits the Stomach and Digestion;
4. also for Headache, Vertigo, Gout etc
5. A safe, general purge for occasional use
Dose:
2 scruples–1 1⁄2 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Not to be used continuously. Best not used for more than 7–10 days without a break.
Modifications:
1. Several modifications can be made. The Aloe can be reduced in proportion, Triphala can replace 5 Myrobalans, the Myrobalans can be increased in proportion, and a few of the medicines can be dropped, for example Aloeswood, Cubeb and Manna.
2. To more strongly clear Phlegm and Damp, the dose of Agaric and Turbith could be increased.
Similar Formulas:
These are a larger version of Imperial Pills
These have the vertues of Imperial Pills, which were more commonly used. However, this is a very elegant formula and is better corrected, and more suited to long-term use. They are called Magisterial because they are better corrected for use in delicate bodies.
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