Pills of Fig

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Herb Name Fennel seed Chebulic Myrobalan Belleric Myrobalan Emblic Myrobalan Bdellium Barberry extract Shallot seed Figs Raisins

Latin Foeniculum vulgare Terminalia chebula Terminalia bellerica Emblica officinalis Commiphora mukul Berberis vulgaris Allium ascalonicum Ficus carica Vitis vinifera Amount 40 grams ea. 10 grams 5 70 grams

Preparation:

Powder and with pulp of Figs and Raisins, form Pills

Function:

Moves the Bowels, Astringent, eases Pain

Use:

a Laxative in Hemorrhoids

Dose:

3–5 grams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

This is a larger version of Pills of Leek, to which the Myrobalans and Fruits have been added.

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