Foetid Pills Minor of Galen
Foetid Pills Minor of Galen
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Galen
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Sagapen | Ferula persica | 4 drams ea. |
| Gum Ammoniacum | Dorema ammoniacum | 3 drams ea. |
| Bdellium | Commiphora mukul | 7 drams |
| Aloe | Aloe spp. | 10 drams |
| Castoreum | Castoreum | |
| Syrian Rue | Peganum harmala | |
| Colocynth | Citrullus colocynthus | |
| Turbith | Operculina turpethum |
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:
None noted
Modifications:
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