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Gallia Muscata
Troches of Musk

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Mesue

Herb Name
Aloeswood
Ambergris
Musk
Latin
Aquillaria agallocha
Ambre gris
Moschus
Amount
5 drams
3 drams
1 dram

Preparation:
Powder separately and with Tragacanth dissolved in Rose water, form Troches

Function:
Opens the Orifices of the Brain, Awakens the Senses, Moves the Blood and Qi

Use:
1. Palpitations
2. Arrhythmia
3. Chest Pain
4. Headaches
5. Mental Fatigue, Mental Weakness
6. Dullness, Lethargy
7. Menstrual Pain
8. Hysteria

Dose:
1⁄2–1 scruple with wine

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
1. Synthetic Musk and Ambergris, or suitable suibstitutes can replace the Musk and Ambergris. Storax is a suitable vegetable substitute.
2. A related formula called Pastilli Nerae combined the same 3 ingredients, but added Camphor.

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Nicholas had a version that went by the same name, Gallia Muscata, but was primarily herbal, with only a small dose of Musk; it is more practical to be made today.

This was primarily added to larger Formula.
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment
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