Troches of Bdellium of Avicenna

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Avicenna

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Rose	Rosa gallica	10 drams
Bdellium	Commiphora mukul	3 drams
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi	2 drams
Bitter Almond	Prunus amygdalus amara
Costus	Saussurea lappa	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
Myrrh	Commiphora molmol
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Dissolve Bdellium and Myrrh in wine, add the rest in powder and form Troches.

Function:

Opens Obstructions, strengthens Stomach and Digestion

Use:

1. Stomach and Liver debility which affects digestion
2. Obstruction of the Stomach, Liver or abdominal organs.

Dose:

1 scruple–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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