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Trochisci Spodii Mesuae
Troches of Spodium [Tabasheer] of Mesue

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Mesue

Herb Name
Rose
Tabasheer
Purslane seed
Licorice juice

Latin
Rosa gallica
Bambusae silicae
Portulaceae oleracea
Succus Glycyrrhiza

Amount
7 drams
1⁄2 oz.


2 drams each

Preparation:
Powder and with mucilage of Psyllium seed, form Troches

Function:
Clears Heat from the Stomach and Liver

Use:
1. Acute Fevers
2. Stomach Heat or Inflammation
3. Heat-type Diarrhea
4. Stomach Pain, Ulcers
5. Liver Heat or In
flammation
6. Thirst
7. It was used for Heat-type Bleeding, including Postpartum Bleeding


Dose:
1 dram taken with Plantain or Endive water.

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:

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They are similar in effect to Troches of Sandalwood.

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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