Pills for Many Diseases of the Body

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name Mastic Myrrh Dragon’s Blood Musk Aloe

Latin Pistacia lentiscus Commiphora molmol Daemonorops draco Moschus Aloe spp. Amount 2 drams ea. 1 dram 1⁄2 dram 1 oz.

Preparation:

Form a pill mass with Rue juice

Function:

Strengthens Qi, opens Obstructions, moves Qi and Blood

Use:

1. Diseases of the organs of Nutrition and Principle Organs
2. continuous use preserves from Syncope and Trembling
3. Listed in the section for the Heart, so is useful for weakness of the Heart with pressure on the chest, breathlessness, Palpitations, chest pain

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

Not used during Pregnancy

Modifications:

1. To make it laxative, add female Agaric and prepared Scammony, of each 1 dram (source text).

They were said to be ‘faithful against many diseases of the Body’.
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