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Trochisci Spodii Nicolai
Troches of Spodium [Tabasheer] of Nicholas

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Nicholas (Medicamentorum Opus Nicolai Myrepsus 1625)

Herb Name
Rose
Tabasheer
Purslane seed
Licorice juice
Tragacanth
Starch

Sugar

Latin
Rosa gallica
Bambusae silicae
Portulaceae oleracea
Succus Glycyrrhiza
Astragalus tragacanth
Amylum
Saccharum

Amount
3 drams


2 drams each

1 dram each
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:

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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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