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Trochisci de Camphora
Qurs Kafoor
Troches of Camphor

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Nicholas Myrepsus

Herb Name
Rose
Gum Arabic
Tragacanth
Tabasheer
Cucumber seed
Purslane seed
Licorice
Saffron
Starch
Camphor
Latin
Rosa gallica
Acacia arabica
Astragalus tragacanth
Bambusae silicae
Cucumis sativus
Portulaceae oleracea
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Crocus sativus
Amylum
Camphora
Amount



4 drams


1 ounce
2 drams
3 drams
1⁄2 dram

A contemporary Unani version:

Herb Name
Tabasheer
Rose
Camphor
White Sandalwood
Purslane seed
Chicory seed
Lettuce seed
Pumpkin seed kernel
Latin
Bambusae silicae
Rosa gallica
Camphora
Santalum album
Portulaceae oleracea
Chicorium intybus
Lactuosa sativa
Cucurbita pepo
Amount
50 grams
25 grams





5 grams each

Preparation:
Powder all well, mix, and form Troches with mucilage of Psyllium seed made in 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. Some used them for Cough, catarrh, Consumption and Hemoptysis coming from strong Heat

Dose:
1 scruple–1 dram

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
There are a number of variations.
1. Some version add Barberry fruit and omit Saffron and Gum Arabic.

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