Trochisci Gallia Sebellinae

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Fresh Rose	Rosa gallica	1½ oz
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Gum Arabic	Acacia arabica
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi	1½ drams ea.
Yellow Sandalwood	Santalum citrinum	2 drams
Sorrel	Rumex acetosa	3 drams

Preparation:

Beat the fresh Rose in a stone mortar and add the rest in powder. Form Troches with Gum Arabic dissolved in Rose water; aromatize with Musk 1 dram, Ambergris, Camphor of each 1 scruple (traditionally ½ aur)

Function:

Clears Heat, strengthens the Heart, Liver and Stomach

Use:

Debility of the Heart, Liver and Stomach

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formula:

As this was not commonly used, but it appears in some formulas, Gallia Muscata was sometimes used as a replacement.

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