Trochiscus Thermopoeus
Troches to Heat

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandri (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Cinnamon

Cinnamonum zeylanicum

Myrrh

Commiphora molmol

Black Pepper

Piper nigrum

Long Pepper

Piper longum

Cumin

Cuminum cyminum

Celery seed

Apium graveolens

Siler Montane

Siler trilobum

Dill seed

Anethum graveolens

Fennel seed

Foeniculum vulgare

Fenugreek

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Nigella

Nigella sativa

Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis

Sage

Salvia officinalis

Savin

Juniperus sabina

Calamint

Calamintha officinalis

3 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with Horehound Syrup

Function:

Warms, clears Cold, Phlegm and Damp

Use:

1. Rheum of the Head (runny nose etc.)
2. Cold Phlegm of the Chest
3. Coldness of the Whole Body

Dose:

1–2 drams with warm water

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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