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Trochisci Amarum
Bitter Troches
Bitter Troches
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus
Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)
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Preparation:
Troches are prepared by powdering, then mixing with Wormwood juice then press into disks or wafers.
If made into an Electuary, it is mixed with three times its weight of clarified Honey.
Function:
Opens Obstructions
Use:
1. Used for obstructions of the Liver, Spleen, Stomach
2. Stomach and Liver pain from a Cold cause
3. Edema
Dose:
1–2 drams, usually with Oxymel, or Oxymel of Squill
Of the Electuary: 2 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
1. When Asarum is added, it forms Lesser Troches of Wormwood
This same formula was listed as Electuary of Wormwood in Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681).
This forms the basis of various Opening formula including Troches of Agrimony, Troches of Lacca and Troches of Wormwood.
This forms the basis of various Opening formula including Troches of Agrimony, Troches of Lacca and Troches of Wormwood.
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