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Trochisci de Camphora
Qurs Kafoor
Troches of Camphor
Qurs Kafoor
Troches of Camphor
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicholas Myrepsus
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A contemporary Unani version:
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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. Also for Cough, Catarrh, Consumption and Hemoptysis coming from strong Heat
Dose:
1 scruple–1 dram
Cautions:
Not used in Cold disorders
Modifications:
There are a number of variations.
1. Some version add Barberry fruit and omit Saffron and Gum Arabic.
2. The Medical Formulary of al Samarqandi had a version very similar to the Unani version above. It said "Pearl may be added to it and then the Troches is named for it" (ie. Troches of Pearl)
Similar Formulas:
Troches of Camphor (Mesue)
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