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Trochisci Amarum
Bitter Troches

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus

Herb Name
Celery seed
Wormwood
Bitter Almond
Aniseed
Latin
Apium graveolens
Artemisia absinthum
Prunus amygdalus amara
Pimpinella anisum
Amount



1⁄2 ounce each

Preparation:
Troches.
Troches are prepared by powdering, then mixing with Wormwood juice then press into disks or wafers.

Function:
Opens Obstructions

Use:
1. Used for obstructions of the Liver, Spleen, Stomach
2. Edema

Dose:
1–4 drams, usually with Oxymel, or Oxymel of Squill

Cautions:
None noted

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This forms the basis of various Opening formula including Troches of Agrimony, Troches of Lacca and Troches of Wormwood.
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