Pilulae de Euphorbio Pills of Euphorbium

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name Euphorbium Colocynth Agaric Bdellium Sagapen Aloe

Latin Euphorbium resinifera Citrullus colocynthus Fomitopsis officinalis Commiphora mukul Ferula persica Aloe spp. Amount 2 drams ea. 5 drams

Preparation:

Form a pill mass with Syrup of Leek juice

Function:

Purges Cold Phlegm and Damp, stops Wind

Use:

1. Edema
2. Arthritis
3. Rheumatism
4. Tremors
5. Hemiplegia
6. Leukoderma
7. Vitiligo

Dose:

1 scruple

Cautions:

1. These are very harsh. Only used in strong bodies with excess Phlegm or Damp.
2. Not used during Pregnancy

Modifications:

‘These pills are exceeding good for Dropsies [Edema], pains in the Loins [lower Back], and Gouts [Arthritis] coming of a Moist [Damp] cause’. (Culpeper)
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