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Trochisci de Lacca
Troches of Gum Lacca

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Mesue

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

Latin
Laccifer lacca
Succus Glycyrrhiza
Agrimonia eupatoria
Artemisia absinthum
Berberis vulgaris
Rheum palmatum
Aristolchia spp.
Asarum europeum
Saussurea lappa
Prunus amygdalus amara
Rubia tinctorum
Pimpinella anisum
Apium graveolens
Cymbopogon schoenanthus

Amount













equal parts

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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