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Trochisci de Lacca
Troches of Gum Lacca
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Tradition:
Unani

Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681

Herb Name
Lacca washed
Rhubarb
Asarabacca
Birthwort
Gentian
Indian Spikenard
Mastic
Macedonian Parsley seed
Aniseed
Ameos
Juncus odoratus
Savin
Costus
Bitter Almonds

Valerian
Wormwood
Agrimony juice thickened
Black Pepper
Ginger

Latin
Laccifer lacca
Rheum palmatum
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
Piper nigrum
Zingiber officinalis
Amount

3 drams ea.














2 drams ea.

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:
Contains Birthwort which is prohibited. It can be made without Birthwort or a suitable substitute can be used..

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:
See Troches of Gum Lacca of Mesue

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