Pills of Fig

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare	40 grams ea.
Chebulic Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula	10 grams
Belleric Myrobalan	Terminalia bellerica	5
Emblic Myrobalan	Emblica officinalis	70 grams
Bdellium	Commiphora mukul
Barberry extract	Berberis vulgaris
Shallot seed	Allium ascalonicum
Figs	Ficus carica
Raisins	Vitis vinifera

Preparation:

Powder and with pulp of Figs and Raisins, form Pills

Function:

Moves the Bowels, Astringent, eases Pain

Use:

a Laxative in Hemorrhoids

Dose:

3–5 grams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

This is a larger version of Pills of Leek, to which the Myrobalans and Fruits have been added.

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