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Trochisci Myrrha
Troches of Myrrh

Tradition:
Western, Unnai

Source / Author:
Rhasis

Herb Name
Myrrh
Lupin meal
Madder root
Rue leaf
Wild Mints
Dittany
Cumin seeds
Asafetida
Sagapen
Opopanax

Latin
Commiphora molmol
Lupinus albus

Rubia tinctorum
Ruta graveolens
Mentha arvensis
Dictamnus albus
Cuminum cyminum
Ferula asafetida
Ferula persica

Commiphora guidottii
Amount
3 drams
5 drams








2 drams ea.

Preparation:
Dissolve the gums in wine which has had Mugwort boiled in it, then add the rest and form Troches. Some used the thickened juice of Mugwort.

Function:
Moves the Blood, promotes Menstruation, eases Pain

Use:
1. Amenorrhea from obstruction
2. Dysmenorrhea, Uterine Pain
3. May be useful for Uterine growths such as Fibroids, as well as Endometriosis and related disorders
4. Used for difficult or prolonged Labor
5. It was given to clear the Afterbirth, or to remove a Dead Fetus.
6. It was also recommended by some for Palpitations, weak Limbs, spasms and contractions of the Muscles, Paralysis and Rheumatism when associated with Blood stagnation.


Dose:
1 scruple–1 dram, 1 scruple doses being given to young girls with primary Amenorrhea; it is taken with wine or some suitable vehicle such as decoction of Mugwort, Juniper or Peppermint.

Cautions:
1. Not used during Pregnancy

Modifications:
1. A version listed by Wirtzung used Elecampane in place of Asafetida
2. Another version used 2 drams each of Rue, Pennyroyal, Lovage, Dittany, Valerian, Asafetida, Gum Ammoniac and Sagapen in place of the group listed above for which 2 drams is prescribed.
3. In Amenorrhea, Celery seed and Cinnamon may be added.
4. To promote Labor and cleanse the Afterbirth, add Cinnamon and Sa
ffron
5. To more strongly relieve pain, add a little Musk
6. They were made into Suppositories with mucilage of Tradacanth


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"These Troches do move women’s Terms, and assuage all Pain, which may be caused by their obstructions ... amongst all things is nothing more to be commended then the Trocisks De Mirrha". (CW)

"Highly recommended against retention of the Menstrums. For they stabilise the Blood, and hinder the coagulation. They also cut thick and viscous matters that cause Obstructions, and by that means they open the passages of the Matrix. They bring away the Afterbirth and dead child". (Charras, French Pharmacopoeia)

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