Gallia Muscata
Troches of Musk

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	2 oz.
Gum Arabic	Acacia arabica	1 oz.
Camphor	Camphora	1 scruple
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans	1⁄2 oz each
Musk	Moschus	6 grains

Preparation:

Powder the Gums and Camphor, then add the herbs in fine powder, adding the Musk last. With Rose water, form Troches.

Function:

Opens the Orifices of the Brain, Awakens the Senses

Use:

1. Palpitations
2. Arrhythmia
3. Chest Pain
4. Headaches
5. Mental Fatigue, Mental Weakness
6. Dullness, Lethargy
7. Menstrual Pain
8. Hysteria

Dose:

2 scruples, up to 4 scruples with Wine or a decoction of Balm

Cautions:

Not used during Pregnancy

Modifications:

Mesue had a version that went by the same name, Gallia Muscata, but was much stronger, containing Aloeswood, Musk and Ambergris.

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