Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

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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