Pills for Migraine (2) (Galen)

Pills for Migraine (2)

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Galen

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Bay berry and leaf	Laurus nobilis	1 dram each
Bryony root	Bryonia dioica	2 drams
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Aloe	Aloe spp.

Preparation:

Powder, and with Cabbage juice form pills

Function:

Purges the Head, stops Wind, eases Pain

Use:

1. Migraine
2. Headache
Dose:
1–2 scruple

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

There were 2 formulas attributed to Galen called Pills for Migraine. This, we have designated 2 to separate them. Its uncertain if in fact they were both creations of Galen, but he was listed as the author.

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