Pilulae de Lapide Lazuli
Pills of Lapis Lazuli (2)

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name Lapis lazuli prepared * Camphor Aniseed Cinnamon Ginger Mastic

Latin Lapis Azureus Camphora Pimpinella anisum Cinnamonum zeylanicum Zingiber officinalis Pistacia lentiscus Amount 1 dram 6 grains ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form pills with Sage juice

Function:

Purges Melancholy

Use:

Used as the main version of Pills of Lapis Lazuli
1. Melancholy diseases
2. diseases of the Head

Dose:

1 scruple–1⁄2 dram, up to 1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Compare with the primary version of Pills of Lapis Lazuli which was mlost commonly used.
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