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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 o
fficinalis
Symphytum o
fficinale
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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This was listed for ‘Liver Ulcers’. This may overlap modern understanding of Liver Tumors and Cirrhosis.
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