Troches for Shortness of Breath
Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Syrian “Book of Medicines”
Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
Rheum palmatum | 3 oz. | |
Aristolchia rotunda | 3 oz. | |
Trigonella foenum-graecum | 8 oz. | |
Commiphora molmol | 2 oz. | |
Crocus sativus | 1 dram | |
Rubia tinctorum | 1 oz. | |
Agrimonia eupatoria | 2 oz. |
Preparation:
Powder the herbs, mix with the juice and form Troches.
Function:
Opens Obstructions, relieves Pain
Use:
1. Asthma
2. Shortness of Breath;
3. Liver obstruction
4. Hardness of the Liver
5.. Abdominal Masses or Tumors
6. Obstruction of the Bowels
Dose:
1–2 drams in water and wine if there is no Fever (Heat), if there is Fever, in warm water. .
Cautions:
Not used during Pregnancy
Modifications:
1. Arum can be used in place of Birthwort
2. Agrimony extract can be used instead of the juice
Similar Formulas:
Electuary of Costus (Mesue)
Powder of Gum Lacca Lesser (Dialacca Minor) (Mesue)
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Herb categories: Agrimony thickened juice, Fenugreek, ffron, Madder, Myrrh, Rhubarb, Round Birthwort, Sa
This formula from the Syrian “Book of Medicines” bears the name of no author. However, we can see that it is simil;ar to several formulas of Mesue, and that it may be from him, or inspired by him.