Trochisci Santalon
Troches of Sandalwoods
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount * |
|---|---|---|
|
Pterocarpus santalinus | ||
|
Santalum album | ||
|
Santalum citrinum |
1 oz. ea. | |
|
Rosa gallica |
7 drams | |
|
Berberis vulgaris |
6 drams | |
|
Citrullus vulgaris | ||
|
Lagenaria vulgaris | ||
|
Cucumis sativus | ||
|
Portulaceae oleracea | ||
|
Bambusae silicae | ||
|
Eboris | ||
|
Terra Armenius |
1⁄2 oz. ea. | |
|
Camphora |
1 dram |
Preparation:
Form Troches with Purslane Water
Function:
Clears Heat, Clears Liver Heat
Use:
1. Liver Fever, Fever from Bile; Burning Fever
2. Liver Heat: Headache, Irritability, Red Eyes etc.
3. Jaundice
4. Catarrh with excess Heat
5. Heat-type Cough
6. Hectic Fever
7. Consumption
8. Spitting Blood from excess Heat
Dose:
1 1⁄2–3 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
The formula will stand without Ivory; Pearl powder or Mother-of-Pearl could be used in place, or Tabasheer can be increased in dosage.
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They are combined with Diarrhodon Abbatis or Troches of Spodium for numerous uses.