Troches Praised for the Liver, Spleen and Stomach

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Asarum

Asarum europeum

Indian Spikenard

Nardostachys jatamansi

Senna

Cassia angustifolia

1 1⁄2 drams ea.

Rhubarb

Rheum palmatum

1⁄2 dram

Purslane seed

Portulaceae oleracea

Rose

Rosa gallica

Cinnamon

Cinnamonum zeylanicum

3 drams ea.

Chicory

Chicorium intybus

Agnus castus

Vitex agnus-castus

Cyperus

Cyperus rotundus

2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder; form Troches with Fennel juice

Function:

Opens Obstructions, clears Heat, Alterative

Use:

Pain and obstruction of the Liver, Spleen or Stomach

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:



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