Pills of Rhubarb and Agaric (Mesue)

Pilulae de Rhabarbaro cum Agarico
Pills of Rhubarb and Agaric
or, Pills to Purge Bile and Phlegm

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum	equal parts
Agaric	Fomitopsis officinalis
Yellow Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula (yellow)
Chebulic Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula
Aloes washed	Aloe lota

Preparation:

Powder, then form pills with a suitable liquid.

Function:

Purges Bile, Phlegm and Pituitous Humors

Use:

Diseases caused by Bile, Phlegm and Pituitous Humors (Damp-Heat)

Dose:

1 scruple–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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