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Trochisci Diacorallium Galeni
Troches of Coral


Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Galen

Herb Name
Red Coral
Armenian Earth
Lemnian Earth
Pomegranate
flowers
Starch
Hypocistus
Henbane seed
Opium

Latin
Corallum rubrum
Terra Armenius
Terra Lemnia
Punica granatum
Amylum

Cytinus hypocistus
Hyoscyamus niger
Opium

Amount



1⁄2 oz. each



2 dram each

Preparation:
Powder and with clarified Plantain juice, form Troches

Function:
Clears Heat, astringes, Stops Bleeding

Use:
1. General for Bleeding associated with Heat
2. Dysentery with Blood
3. Excessive Menstruation

Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:

  • Comment
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Galen originally ordered Terra Samia, Samnian Earth. Later authors accepted Armenian Earth as an acceptable substitute, and perhaps, more appropriate to the intentions.
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Red Coral Armenian Earth Lemnian Earth of Lemnos Earth Pomegranate flowers Starch Hypocistus Henbane seed Opium
Heat-type Bleeding Hemorrhage Dysentery Excessive Menstruation Menorrhagia

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