Foetid Pills Major of Galen
Foetid Pills Major of Galen
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Galen
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Aloe | Aloe spp. | 5 drams ea. |
| Turbith | Operculina turpethum | 4 drams ea. |
| Sagapen | Ferula persica | 2 drams ea. |
| Gum Ammoniacum | Dorema ammoniacum | 1 dram ea. |
| Opopanax | Commiphora guidottii | 5 drams ea. |
| Bdellium | Commiphora mukul | |
| Syrian Rue | Peganum harmala | |
| Chebulic Myrobalan | Terminalia chebula | |
| Colocynth | Citrullus colocynthus | |
| Scammony prepared | Convovulus scammonia | |
| Thapsia * | Thapsia spp. | |
| Colchicum | Colchicum autumnale | |
| Esula | Euphorbium esula | |
| Castoreum | Castoreum | |
| Agaric | Fomitopsis officinalis | |
| Euphorbium | Euphorbium resinifera | |
| Cinnamon | Cinnamonum zeylanicum | |
| Saffron | Crocus sativus | |
| Cardamon | Elettaria cardamomum | |
| Indian Spikenard | Nardostachys jatamansi |
* The text lists Thapsia indiae, obviously an Indian species of Thapsia.
Preparation:
Dissolve the gums in Leek water, add the rest in powder and form pills
Function:
Clears Phlegm and Damp from the Nerves and Brain
Use:
1. Vertigo, Dizziness
2. Headache, Migraine
3. Epilepsy
4. Join pain from Damp; Arthritis, Rheumatism, Sciatica
5. Pain of the whole body
6. Morphew
7. Leprosy
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram
Cautions:
Avoid in Yin deficiency and weakness.
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
Pills of Colchicum Major (Mesue)
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