Expert Troches of Mahomet

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Lettuce seed	Lactuosa sativa
Purslane seed	Portulaceae oleracea
Poppy seed	Papaver somniferum
Gourd seed	Cucurbitas spp.
Water-Melon seed	Citrullus vulgaris	5 drams ea.
Licorice juice	Succus Glycyrrhiza
Starch	Amylum
Tragacanth	Astragalus tragacanth
Opium	Opium	1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with mucilage of Psyllium

Function:

Clears Heat, calms the Mind, eases Pain

Use:

1. Insomnia
2. Burning Fever
3. Burning Urine

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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