Trochisci Santalon
Troches of Sandalwoods
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
Pterocarpus santalinus | ||
Santalum album | ||
Santalum citrinum | 1 oz. ea. | |
Rosa gallica | 7 drams | |
Berberis vulgaris | 6 drams | |
Citrullus vulgaris | ||
Lagenaria vulgaris | ||
Cucumis sativus | ||
Portulaceae oleracea | ||
Bambusae silicae | ||
Eboris | ||
Terra Armenius | 1⁄2 oz. ea. | |
Camphora | 1 dram |
Preparation:
Form Troches with Purslane Water
Function:
Clears Heat, Clears Liver Heat
Use:
1. Liver Fever, Fever from Bile; Burning Fever
2. Liver Heat: Headache, Irritability, Red Eyes etc.
3. Jaundice
4. Catarrh with excess Heat
5. Heat-type Cough
6. Hectic Fever
7. Consumption
8. Spitting Blood from excess Heat
Dose:
1 1⁄2–3 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
The formula will stand without Ivory; Pearl powder or Mother-of-Pearl could be used in place, or Tabasheer can be increased in dosage.
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They are combined with Diarrhodon Abbatis or Troches of Spodium for numerous uses.