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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Herb categories: Asaroon (Asarum), Bekh e Kabar (Caper root bark), ffron, Filfil Siyah (Black Pepper), Indian Spikenard, Irsa (Orris root), Long Birthwort, Sambhalu (Agnus Castus), Zafran (Sa, Zarawand Taweel
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.