Trochisci Myristicae
Troches of Nutmeg

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Rhasis

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Gallia Muscata	Compound
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans
Cubeb	Piper cubeba
Greater Cardamon	Amomum subulatum
Lesser Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum
Citron peel	Citrus medica	2 drams ea.
Musk	Moschus	1 oz. *

* This is an exceptionally large dose of Musk. Perhaps, 1 dram is intended

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with Wine

Function:

Moves the Blood and Qi, regulates the Heart

Use:

1. Palpitations
2. Heart Tremors (Arrhythmias) associated with Heat

Dose:

1 scruple–1⁄2 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This cannot be made today due to the large amount of Musk. However, synthetic Musk or a musk substitute could be used.

Similar Formulas

This is an expended version of Aloeswood Powder for Palpitations, which see.

Extra Info
History
Research
Comment

This is from the well respected physician Rhasis, who listed it in his chapter on Heart Tremors.

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