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Trochisci de Camphora
Qurs Kafoor
Troches of Camphor
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 |
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A contemporary Unani version:
Herb Name
Tabasheer
Rose Camphor White Sandalwood Purslane seed Chicory seed Lettuce seed Pumpkin seed kernel |
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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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