Troches for Burning Fever (Galen)

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Galen

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Melon seed peeled	Citrullus vulgaris
Purslane seed	Portulaceae oleracea
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	8 drams ea.
Tragacanth	Astragalus tragacanth	4 drams

Preparation:

Powder and with mucilage of Psyllium, form Troches

Function:

Clears Heat, benefits Yin, stops Fever, relieves Thirst

Use:

1. Burning Fever
2. Thirst
3. Stomach Heat

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

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