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Trochisci Bechici Nigra
Black Troches for Cough


Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Mesue

Herb Name
Licorice juice extract
White Sugar
Gum Tragacanth
Sweet Almonds blanched

Latin
Succus Glycyrrhiza
Saccharum

Astragalus tragacanth
Prunus amygdalus dulcis

Amount

1 dram each

6 drams each


Preparation: .
Troches are prepared by powdering,
then with mucilage of Quince seed made in Rose water, form Troches.

Function:
Clear Phlegm and Heat, soothes Irritation, treats Sore Throat, stops Cough

Use:
1. Cough
2. Hoarseness
3. Sore Throat
4. Loss of Voice
5. adjunct in Asthma, Wheezing, Consumption, Hemoptysis and Catarrh.


Dose:
Sucked in the mouth until dissolved several times daily

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
1. White Troches for Cough added Orris and Musk to the above.

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There were several versions of Troschici Bechici: White, Black, and Red. The black were most commonly used.
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