Trochisci Myristicae
Troches of Nutmeg
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Rhazes
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Pistacia lentiscus | ||
Nardostachys jatamansi | ||
Aquillaria agallocha | ||
Cinnamonum zeylanicum | ||
Eugenia caryophyllus | ||
Compound | ||
Myristica fragrans | ||
Piper cubeba | ||
Amomum subulatum | ||
Elettaria cardamomum | ||
Citrus medica | 2 drams ea. | |
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.
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Herb categories: Aloeswood, Cinnamon, Citron peel, Clove, Cubeb, Gallia Muscata, Greater Cardamon, Indian Spikenard, Lesser Cardamon, Mastic, Musk, Nutmeg
This is from the well respected physician Rhasis, who listed it in his chapter on Heart Tremors.