Trochisci Anodini
Anodyne Troches

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Galen

Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Celery seed

Apium graveolens

Henbane seed

Hyoscyamus niger

White Pepper

Piper album

6 drams ea.

Aniseed

Pimpinella anisum

Carrot seed

Daucus carrota

Storax

Styrax officinalis

1⁄2 oz. ea.

Saffron

Crocus sativus

Opium

Opium

3 drams ea.

Castoreum

Castoreum

Myrrh

Commiphora molmol

2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with Mandrake or Henbane juice

Function:

Moves Qi, relieves Obstruction, eases Pain

Use:

Used for various types of Pain

Dose:

1⁄2–1 scruple
Used externally by mixing with a little Rose or Violet Water, or Wine, and apply topically.
It can be applied to the temples to ease pain and promote rest.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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