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Troches for Melancholy

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Nicholas Alexandri (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name
Costus
Capers root-bark
Gum Ammoniacum
Orris
Opopanax
Hog Fennel
Indian Spikenard
Dittany
Myrrh
Latin
Saussurea lappa
Capparis spinosa
Dorema ammoniacum
Iris germanica
Commiphora guidottii
Peucedanum officinale
Nardostachys jatamansi
Dictamnus albus
Commiphora molmol
Amount
5 drams

4 1⁄2 drams ea.




4 drams ea.
1–2 drams

Preparation:
Powder and form Troches with Oxymel

Function:
Clears Melancholy, Moves Qi

Use:
1. Pain of the Stomach or Spleen
2. Wind or Spasm of the Stomach or Intestines
3. Uterine Pain
4. Melancholy

Dose:
1 dram with Oxymel

Cautions:
None noted

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