Pilulae Noctis Comites
The Count’s Night Pills

Tradition:


Unani

Source / Author:


Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name

Aloe
Yellow Myrobalan
Rose 
Mastic
Turbith
Scammony prepared

Latin


Aloe spp.
Terminalia chebula (Yellow)
Rosa gallica
Pistacia lentiscus
Operculina turpethum
Convovulus scammonia

Amount


3 drams



1 dram ea.
1⁄2 dram

Preparation:


Powder and form pills.

Function:


Clears Heat and Phlegm, Benefits Sights

Use:


1. Stomach pain
2. Headache
3. Strengthens the eyes

Dose:


half dram at bedtime

Cautions:


Not used in cold and weakness

Modifications:



Similar Formulas:


These are Stomach Pills with Yellow Myrobalan, Turbith and Scammony added.

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