Trochisci de Camphora
Troches of Camphor

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Rose

Rosa gallica

4 drams

Tabasheer

Bambusae silicae

2 drams

Yellow Sandalwood

Santalum citrinum

2 ½ drams

Saffron

Crocus sativus

1 dram

Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

2 drams

Melon seed

Citrullus vulgaris

Gourd seed

Cucurbita spp.

Pumpkin seed

Cucurbita pepo

Cucumber seed

Cucumis sativus

Tragacanth

Astragalus tragacanth

Gum Arabic

Acacia arabica

Indian Spikenard

Nardostachys jatamansi

1 dram ea.

Aloeswood

Aquillaria agallocha

Cardamon

Elettaria cardamomum

Starch

Amylum

Camphor

Camphora

½ dram ea.

White Tartar

Potassium tartrate

Arabian Manna

Hedysarum alhagi

3 drams ea.

Preparation:

Form Troches with Mucilage of Psyllium and Rose water.

Function:

Clears Heat, cools the Blood, stops Fever, eases Pain, promotes Rest

Use:

1. Fever, especially Burning and High Fevers;
2. Spotted Fevers including Measles;
3. Hectic Fevers with Thirst.
4. Also useful for any condition where strong Heat causes Headache, Irritability or Pain.
5. Also for Cough, Catarrh, Consumption and Hemoptysis coming from strong Heat

Dose:

1 scruple–1 dram

Cautions:

Not used in Cold disorders

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Troches of Camphor (Nicholas)


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