Trochisci Croci
Troches of Saffron

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Saffron

Crocus sativus

6 drams

Rose

Rosa gallica

Ameos seed

Ammi majus

Myrrh

Commiphora molmol

3 drams ea.

Aloeswood

Aquillaria agallocha

4 scruples

Preparation:

Powder, and with Rose water, form Troches

Function:

Moves the Blood, regulates Qi, calms Wind, opens Obstructions

Use:

1. Obstructions of the Uterus, Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea
2. Obstruction of the Spleen
3. Fixed, sharp stabbing Pain; Bruising, Angina
4. resists ‘Malignity of Humors’

Dose:

1⁄2 dram–4 scruples

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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