Trochisci de Lacca
Troches of Gum Lacca
Tradition:
Unani
Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Laccifer lacca | ||
Rheum palmatum | 3 drams ea. | |
Asarum europeum | ||
Aristolchia spp. | ||
Gentiana lutea | ||
Nardostachys jatamansi | ||
Pistacia lentiscus | ||
Petroselinum macedonicum | ||
Pimpinella anisum | ||
Ammi majus | ||
Cymbopogon schoenanthus | ||
Juniperus sabina | ||
Saussurea lappa | ||
Prunus amygdalus amara | ||
Valeriana officinalis | ||
Artemisia absinthum | ||
Agrimonia eupatoria | 2 drams ea. | |
Piper nigrum | ||
Zingiber officinalis | 1 dram ea. |
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 (Anasarca type)
6. Adjunct in Ascites
7. Cachexia
Dose:
1–1 1⁄2 drams
Cautions:
1. Contains Birthwort which is prohibited. It can be made without Birthwort or a suitable substitute can be used..
2. Not used during Pregnancy
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
See Troches of Gum Lacca of Mesue
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