Pills Proven for Vision (Galen) Pills Proven for Vision Tradition: Western Source / Author: Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556) Herb Name Latin Amount * Squinanth Juncus odoratus 1 dram ea. Indian Spikenard Nardostachys jatamansi 4 drams Cassia Wood Cinnamonum cassia 5 oz. Balsam wood Commiphora opobalsamum Balsam fruit Commiphora opobalsamum Fomitopsis officinalis Agaric Asarum europeum Asarabacca Rosa gallica Rose Viola odorata Violet Cuscuta europea Dodder Artemisia absinthum Wormwood Citrullus colocynthus Colocynth Pinus spp. Turpentine gum Cinnamonum zeylanicum Cinnamon Crocus sativus Saffron Lavendula stoechas Stoechas Pistacia lentiscus Mastic Convovulus scammonia Scammony prepared Aloe spp. Aloe Preparation: Powder, mix with Wormwood juice and form pills Function: Purges the Head, cleanses the Sight Use: 1. Improves Vision2. Used for dullness of sight, floaters Dose: 1 scruple–1⁄2 dram Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to PILLSBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures

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