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Trochisci de Lacca
Troches of Gum Lacca
Troches of Gum Lacca
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
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Herb Name
Lacca washed
Licorice juice Agrimony juice thickened Wormwood juice thickened Barberry juice thickened Rhubarb Long Birthwort Asarabacca Costus Bitter Almonds Madder Aniseed Celery seed Juncus odoratus |
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Preparation:
Powder and form Troches with Decoction of Wormwood or juice or water of Agrimony
Function:
Opens Obstructions, Moves the Blood, Clears Phlegm and Heat, Promotes Urine
Use:
1. Jaundice
2. Abdominal Pain
3. Abdominal Tumors or Fibrosis
4. Fever associated with Obstruction
5. Edema
6. Adjunct in Ascites
7. Cachexia
Dose:
1–1 1⁄2 drams with a decoction of Fennel, Parsley, or Celery root to open obstructions and promote Urine; or with Rosemary or Sage wine to promote Urine. With wine it is best to move Blood.
Cautions:
Contains Birthwort which is prohibited. It can be made without Birthwort or a suitable substitute can be used..
Modifications:
Used similarly to Troches of Capers.
See also Troches of Lacca for the Liver of Unani medicine, which is similar.
See also Troches of Lacca for the Liver of Unani medicine, which is similar.
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