Trochisci Spodii Mesuae
Troches of Spodium [Tabasheer] of Mesue
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Rosa gallica |
7 drams | |
|
Bambusae silicae |
1⁄2 oz. | |
|
Portulaceae oleracea | ||
|
Succus Glycyrrhiza |
2 drams ea. |
Preparation:
Powder and with mucilage of Psyllium seed, form Troches
Function:
Clears Heat from the Stomach and Liver
Use:
1. Acute Fevers
2. Stomach Heat or Inflammation
3. Heat-type Diarrhea
4. Stomach Pain, Ulcers
5. Liver Heat or Inflammation
6. Thirst
7. It was used for Heat-type Bleeding, including Postpartum Bleeding
Dose:
1 dram taken with Plantain or Endive water.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
They are similar in effect to Troches of Sandalwood.
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As has been stated elsewhere, Spodium (burnt Ivory) was used in place of Tabasheer of the Arab physicians. The correct ingredient in the Spodium formulas is Tabasheer.
If we may babble with others, we shall call these Pastils, the Trochisks of Spodium, though unwillingly; for Spodium is not Basis, but rather Antispodium; which vulgar Apothecaries usurp [substitute], for the burnt roots of Tabaxir [alluding to the true Tabasheer]: But let that Pseudospodium, and the Arabian Spodium be gone; these Trochicks are made and denominated from Antispodium, so called by us, with the addition of Roses, Purslane seed, and Liquorice juice, completed in the succe [juice] of Fleabane.
And thus made, they not only ingrede the composition of the Electuary of Psyllium, but are given Alone in acute Fevers, inflammations of the Liver, and vehement thirstings.
Mesue gives other more compound, admitting of Sorrel seed, the pulp of Sumac, Amylum [starch], Coriander, Pomegranate flowers, Berberries and Gum Arabic excepted in the succe [juice] of Omphacium: But they are less usual; and agree not with the said Electuary”. (A Medicinal Dispensatory, Renou, 1657)