Trochisci Spodii Avicennae
Troches of Spodium [Tabasheer] of Avicenna

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Avicenna

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Rose	Rosa gallica	12 drams
Tabasheer	Bambusae silicae	10 drams
Sorrel seed	Rumex acetosa	6 drams
Purslane seed	Portulaceae oleracea
Coriander seed prepared *	Coriandrum sativum
Sumac	Rhus parviflora	2 1⁄2 drams ea.
Starch toasted	Amylum
Pomegranate fl owers	Punica granatum
Barberry	Berberis vulgaris	2 drams ea.
Gum Arabic toasted	Acacia arabica	1 1⁄2 drams

* Coriander seed is infused in vinegar, dried, then torrefied

Preparation:

Powder and with Verjuice, form Troches.

Function:

Clears Heat of the Stomach and Liver, relieves Thirst

Use:

1. Fever from Bile, especially with Diarrhea
2. Heat and Inflammation of the Stomach
3. Heat and Inflammation of the Liver
4. Thirst

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Some sources listed this as a second description of Troches of Spodium out of Mesue, while other have credited it to Avicenna. We have chosen to list Avicenna as the source.

As has been stated elsewhere, Spodium (burnt Ivory) was used in place of Tabasheer of the Arab physicians. The correct ingredient in the Spodium formulas is Tabasheer.

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