Troches for Hardness of the Liver

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625

Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Agrimony

Agrimonia eupatoria

Licorice juice

Succus Glycyrrhiza

Asarum

Asarum europeum

Senna

Cassia angustifolia

1 1⁄2 drams ea.

Barberry

Berberis vulgaris

1⁄2 dram

Rhubarb

Rheum palmatum

2 drams

Purslane seed

Portulaceae oleracea

Rose

Rosa gallica

Indian Spikenard

Nardostachys jatamansi

Cinnamon

Cinnamonum zeylanicum

1⁄2 oz. ea.

Saffron

Crocus sativus

Nigella seed

Nigella sativa

1⁄2 dram ea.

Chamepitys

Ajuga chamaepitys

Agnus Castus

Vitex agnus-castus

Cyperus

Cyperus rotundus

1⁄2 oz. ea.

Citron seed

Citrus medica

2 drams

Preparation:

Powder and form Pills with Fennel juice

Function:

Clears Heat, moves Blood, resolves Hardness

Use:

Used for hardness (sclerosis) of the Liver, also of the Spleen, Stomach or other abdominal organs

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:



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