Trochisci Spodii Nicolai
Troches of Spodium [Tabasheer] of Nicholas

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas (Medicamentorum Opus Nicolai Myrepsus 1625)

Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Rose

Rosa gallica

3 drams

Tabasheer

Bambusae silicae

Purslane seed

Portulaceae oleracea

Licorice juice

Succus Glycyrrhiza

2 drams ea.

Tragacanth

Astragalus tragacanth

Starch

Amylum

1 dram ea.

Sugar

Saccharum

4 drams

Preparation:

Powder and form troches with mucilage of Psyllium

Function:

Clears Heat

Use:

1. Liver Heat
2. Acute Fever
3. Burning Fever
4. Thirst

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


This is an expanded version of the Troches of Spodium of Mesue, adding Purslane seed, Tragacanth, Starch and Sugar.
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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