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Troches of Capers Root-bark
Tradition:
Western / Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
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Herb Name
Root bark of Capers
Seeds of Agnus Castus Gum Ammoniac Nigella Calamint Calamus Bitter Almond Water Cress seed Round Birthwort Rue Agrimony juice boiled thick |
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Preparation:
Dissolve the Ammoniac in vinegar, mix in the Agrimony juice, then add the rest in powder and form Troches.
Function:
Opens Obstructions, moves the Qi, resolves Hardness
Use:
1. Obstruction and Hardness of the Spleen or Liver
2. Scrofula, swollen Lymph nodes
3. Hypochondriac Melancholy
4. Beginning stages of Edema
Dose:
1 dram taken with wine; 1 scruple for Children
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
Used the same as Troches of Lacca.
See also Troches of Capers Root-bark from Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid
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