Troches for Burning Fever (Galen)

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Galen

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Melon seed peeled

Citrullus vulgaris

Purslane seed

Portulaceae oleracea

Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

8 drams ea.

Tragacanth

Astragalus tragacanth

4 drams

Preparation:

Powder and with mucilage of Psyllium, form Troches

Function:

Clears Heat, benefits Yin, stops Fever, relieves Thirst

Use:

1. Burning Fever
2. Thirst
3. Stomach Heat

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:



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