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Troches for Liver Ulcers

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Andromachus (Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625)

Herb Name
Henbane seed
Licorice
Mandrake root
Comfrey root
Senna leaf
Asarum
Sagapen
Rhubarb
Opium
Poppy seed
Aniseed
Latin
Hyoscyamus niger
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Mandragora officinalis
Symphytum officinale
Cassia angustifolia
Asarum europeum
Ferula persica
Rheum palmatum
Opium
Papaver somniferum
Pimpinella anisum
Amount






1 dram each
3 drams

2 drams each
1 1⁄2 drams

Preparation:
Powder and form Troches with Chicory and Celery juice

Function:
Clears Heat, resolves Inflammation, promotes Healing

Use:
1. Liver Ulcers2. Liver Tumors, marked by inflammation, pain, and foul matter in the urine.


Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram in a suitable vehicle such as Agrimony water or decoction

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
1. Some versions added Cinnamon, Saffron, Spieknard and Agnus Castus

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