Trochisci de Agrimoniae
Troches of Agrimony
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Nardostachys jatamansi | ||
|
Agrimonia eupatoria | ||
|
Foeniculum vulgare | ||
|
Pimpinella anisum | ||
|
Artemisia absinthum |
2 dram ea. | |
|
Rheum palmatum |
1 dram | |
|
Santalum citrinum | ||
|
Crocus sativus | ||
|
Cinnamonum cassia | ||
|
Pistacia lentiscus |
2 scruples ea. | |
|
Bambusae silicae |
1 dram |
Another version:
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Artemisia absinthum | ||
|
Cymbopogon schoenanthus | ||
|
Agrimonia eupatoria | ||
|
Foeniculum vulgare | ||
|
Pistacia lentiscus |
3 drams ea. | |
|
Pimpinella anisum | ||
|
Rheum palmatum | ||
|
Astragalus tragacanth | ||
|
Santalum citrinum | ||
|
Bambusae silicae |
1 1⁄2 drams ea. |
Preparation:
Powder; form Troches with Fennel juice
Function:
Opens Obstructions
Use:
‘These be necessary against Long Agues [Chronic Fever], and the cold and shaking of them, and against obstructions, the Yellow Jaundice, and the Dropsy [Edema] if they be taken at the beginning’. (Nicholas Prepositas)
1. clears obstructions of the Stomach, Liver and Spleen.
2. Used for swelling, pain and tumors of these organs;
3. ‘Evil habit of Body’.
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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