Pilulae de Agarico
Pills of Agaric

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name Agaric Orris Horehound Turbith Hiera Picra Colocynth Sarcocolla Myrrh

Latin Fomitopsis officinalis Iris germanica Marrubium vulgare Operculina turpethum Hiera Picra Citrullus colocynthus Astragalus sarcocolla Commiphora molmol Amount 6 drams 2 drams ea. 8 drams ea. 4 drams ea. 2 drams

Preparation:

Powder and form a Confection with Rob (concentrated juice)

Function:

Clears thick and tough Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing

Use:

1. Asthma and Wheezing with thick Phlegm
2. Cough with thick Phlegm
3. Chronic Cough

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Compare with Pills of Agaric of Avicenna.
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