Trochisci Diarrhodon
Troches of Rose
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicholas
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Rosa gallica |
20 drams | |
|
Bambusae silicae |
10 drams | |
|
Pterocarpus santalinus |
8 drams | |
|
Santalum album |
6 drams | |
|
Crocus sativus |
4 drams | |
|
Camphora |
1 dram |
Preparation:
Powder then form Troches with Rose juice or Rose water.
Function:
Clears Heat, resolves Fever
Use:
1. Fevers including Burning Fever and Spotted Fever
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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It is similar to a number of related formula which are based on the ‘Kings and Minister’ formulas (as it is called in Tibetan Medicine) which is composed of Camphor, Sandalwood and Tabasheer.
The Troches of Rose of Mesue are similar as are various versions of Pills and Troches of Camphor and of Tabasheer. Some of them add moistening medicines such as Cold seeds or Tragacanth to prevent damage to the Yin from excess Heat.