Pills for Alopecia from Phlegm
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Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:


Enchiridion Medicum, Petrus Pomarius, 1612

Herb Name

Aloe
Scammony prepared
Colocynth pulp
Mastic
Bdellium

Latin


Aloe spp.
Convovulus scammonia
Citrullus colocynthus
Pistacia lentiscus
Commiphora mukul

Amount






equal parts

Preparation:


Powder and with Wormwood juice form a Pill mass, from 1 dram, make 6 pills.

Function:


Purges Phlegm, opens Obstructions

Use:


1. Alopecia associated with Phlegm
2. These may be used for numerous conditions where Phlegm requires Purging

Dose:


3 pills, up to 6 pills in a strong body

Cautions:


1. Not used during Pregnancy
2. These are strong, so not suitable for use in weak bodies.

Modifications:



Similar Formulas:


This is Pills of Cochia with Mastic and Bdellium added.

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