Troschici de Capparis
Troches of Capers Root-bark
Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid
Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
Capparis spinosa | 4 parts | |
Vitex agnus-castus | ||
Piper nigrum | ||
Asarum europeum | ||
Aristolchia spp. | ||
Iris germanica | ||
Nardostachys jatamansi | 2 parts ea. | |
Crocus sativus | 1⁄2 part |
Preparation:
Powder and form Troches of 1 dram each with wine boiled down to one quarter.
Function:
Opens Obstructions, resolves Hardness
Use:
1. Hardness and Swelling of the Spleen
2. Hardness of other Abdominal organs
3. Also useful for Scrofula and Swelling of the Lymph nodes
Dose:
1 dram, taken with Oxymel of Seeds
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
It is stronger if Madder and Lacca are added.
Similar Formulas:
Used the same as Troches of Lacca
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Mesue was the originator of Troches of Capers. This is either a different version from Mesue, or penned by another author inspired by that of Mesue.