Troches for Shortness of Breath
Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Syrian “Book of Medicines”
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount * |
|---|---|---|
|
Rheum palmatum |
3 oz. |
|
|
Aristolchia rotunda |
3 oz. |
|
|
Trigonella foenum-graecum |
8 oz. |
|
|
Commiphora molmol |
2 oz. |
|
|
Crocus sativus |
1 dram |
|
|
Rubia tinctorum |
1 oz. |
|
|
Agrimonia eupatoria |
2 oz. |
Preparation:
Powder the herbs, mix with the juice and form Troches.
Function:
Opens Obstructions, relieves Pain
Use:
1. Asthma
2. Shortness of Breath;
3. Liver obstruction
4. Hardness of the Liver
5.. Abdominal Masses or Tumors
6. Obstruction of the Bowels
Dose:
1–2 drams in water and wine if there is no Fever (Heat), if there is Fever, in warm water. .
Cautions:
Not used during Pregnancy
Modifications:
1. Arum can be used in place of Birthwort
2. Agrimony extract can be used instead of the juice
Similar Formulas:
Electuary of Costus (Mesue)
Powder of Gum Lacca Lesser (Dialacca Minor) (Mesue)
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This formula from the Syrian “Book of Medicines” bears the name of no author. However, we can see that it is simil;ar to several formulas of Mesue, and that it may be from him, or inspired by him.