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Trochisci de Rhabarbaro
Troches of Rhubarb
Troches of Rhubarb
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
Herb Name
Rhubarb
Agrimony juice thickened Bitter Almonds Red Roses Asarabacca Madder Indian Spikenard Wormwood Aniseed Celery seed |
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Preparation:
Powder; with white wine that has been boiled, or with Dodder water, form Troches of 1 dram.
Function:
Opens Liver Obstructions, clears Heat and Damp, resolves Swelling, moves Qi
Use:
1. Obstruction, Pain and Tumors of the Liver, Spleen and Bowels;
2. Fever from Liver Heat or Obstruction;
3. Internal Abscesses;
4. Edema from Heat;
5. Jaundice;
6. Cachexia;
7. beginning of Consumption.
8. They are useful in Chronic Diseases coming from a poor state of the Liver, and at the end of chronic conditions to prevent the return.
9. Used classically for conditions arising from Cold and Bile
Dose:
1 scruple–1 dram, up to 1 1⁄2 or 2 drams in wine, or an appropriate vehicle, for 7 days. In the treatment of Edema, or various Chronic conditions, 2 drams was taken twice weekly on an extended basis.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment