Troches for Liver Ulcers

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Andromachus (Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Henbane seed	Hyoscyamus niger
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Mandrake root	Mandragora officinalis
Comfrey root	Symphytum officinale
Senna leaf	Cassia angustifolia
Asarum	Asarum europeum
Sagapen	Ferula persica	1 dram ea.
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum	3 drams
Opium	Opium
Poppy seed	Papaver somniferum	2 drams ea.
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum	1 1⁄2 drams

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with Chicory and Celery juice

Function:

Clears Heat, resolves Inflammation, promotes Healing

Use:

1. Liver Ulcers
2. Liver Tumors, marked by inflammation, pain, and foul matter in the urine.

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram in a suitable vehicle such as Agrimony water or decoction

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. Some versions added Cinnamon, Saffron, Spieknard and Agnus Castus

Extra Info
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Research
Comment

This was listed for ‘Liver Ulcers’. This may overlap modern understanding of Liver Tumors and Cirrhosis.

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