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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:
1. Avicenna listed a version that omitted Licorice, Rhubarb, Barberry and Juncus odoratus.
2. Some version used Roman Wormwood herb in place of the juice of Wormwood
Similar Formulas:
1. Used similarly to Troches of Capers.
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