Trochisci de Lacca
Troches of Gum Lacca
Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Laccifer lacca | ||
|
Rheum palmatum |
3 drams ea. | |
|
Asarum europeum | ||
|
Aristolchia spp. | ||
|
Gentiana lutea | ||
|
Nardostachys jatamansi | ||
|
Pistacia lentiscus | ||
|
Petroselinum macedonicum | ||
|
Pimpinella anisum | ||
|
Ammi majus | ||
|
Cymbopogon schoenanthus | ||
|
Juniperus sabina | ||
|
Saussurea lappa | ||
|
Prunus amygdalus amara | ||
|
Valeriana officinalis | ||
|
Artemisia absinthum | ||
|
Agrimonia eupatoria |
2 drams ea. | |
|
Piper nigrum | ||
|
Zingiber officinalis |
1 dram ea. |
Preparation:
Powder and form Troches with Decoction of Wormwood or juice or water of Agrimony
Function:
Opens Obstructions, Moves the Blood, Clears Phlegm and Heat, Promotes Urine
Use:
1. Jaundice
2. Abdominal Pain
3. Abdominal Tumors or Fibrosis
4. Fever associated with Obstruction
5. Edema (Anasarca type)
6. Adjunct in Ascites
7. Cachexia
Dose:
1–1 1⁄2 drams
Cautions:
1. Contains Birthwort which is prohibited. It can be made without Birthwort or a suitable substitute can be used..
2. Not used during Pregnancy
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
See Troches of Gum Lacca of Mesue
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