Trochisci Diarrhodon
Troches of Rose
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Rosa gallica |
10 drams | |
|
Glycyrrhiza glabra |
6 drams | |
|
Cymbopogon schoenanthus | ||
|
Nardostachys jatamansi | ||
|
Foeniculum vulgare | ||
|
Bambusae silicae | ||
|
Astragalus tragacanth |
2 drams ea. |
Preparation:
Powder and form Troches with Chicory juice.
Function:
Moves the Qi, Opens Obstructions, regulates Liver and Spleen
Use:
1. Stomach pain
2. Liver obstructions
3. Hypochondriac pain
4. Cachexia
5. Fever
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. With Troches of Rhubarb for Chronic Fever.
2. Pills of Diarrhodon:
Troches Diarrhoon
Wormwood 5 drams
Squinanth
Mastic 2 drams
Indian Salt 1 dram
Aloes weight of the rest
Form pills with Water, Decoction or Juice of Citron.
Similar Formulas:
1. See the other Troches of Rose of Mesue for modifications.
2. There were a number of variations of Troches of Rose including one by Nicholas and one by Rhazes
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