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Trochisci de Camphora
Troches of Camphor

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Mesue

Herb Name
Rose
Tabasheer
Yellow Sandalwood
Saffron
Licorice
Melon seed
Gourd seed
Pumpkin seed
Cucumber seed
Tragacanth
Gum Arabic
Indian Spikenard
Aloeswood
Cardamon
Starch
Camphor
White Tartar
Arabian Manna
Latin
Rosa gallica
Bambusae silicae
Santalum citrinum
Crocus sativus
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Citrullus vulgaris
Cucurbita spp.
Cucurbita pepo
Cucumis sativus
Astragalus tragacanth
Acacia arabica
Nardostachys jatamansi
Aquillaria agallocha
Elettaria cardamomum
Amylum
Camphora
Potassium tartrate
Hedysarum alhagi
Amount
4 drams
2 drams
2 ½ drams
1 dram
2 drams






1 dram ea.



½ dram ea.

3 drams ea.

Preparation:
Form Troches with Mucilage of Psyllium and Rose water.

Function:
Clears Heat, cools the Blood, stops Fever, eases Pain, promotes Rest

Use:
1. Fever, especially Burning and High Fevers;
2. Spotted Fevers including Measles;
3. Hectic Fevers with Thirst.
4. Also useful for any condition where strong Heat causes Headache, Irritability or Pain.
5. Also for Cough, Catarrh, Consumption and Hemoptysis coming from strong Heat

Dose:
1 scruple–1 dram

Cautions:
Not used in Cold disorders

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:
Troches of Camphor (Nicholas)

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