Pills of Isaac Heben

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Isaac Heben

Herb Name Aloe Agaric Mastic Colocynth Sarcocolla Stoechas Hyssop Scammony prepared

Latin Aloe spp. Fomitopsis officinalis Pistacia lentiscus Citrullus colocynthus Astragalus sarcocolla Lavendula stoechas Hyssopus officinale Convovulus scammonia Amount 6 drams 4 drams 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form pills the size of chickpeas with Fennel water

Function:

Clears Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing

Use:

1. Asthma from Phlegm
2. Cough, Wheezing

Dose:

1 dram (up to 2 drams was given)

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Pills of Agaric were generally preferred.
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