Anodyne Troches (Galen)

Trochisci Anodini
Anodyne Troches

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Galen

Herb Name Latin Amount *
Celery seed Apium graveolens 6 drams ea.
Henbane seed Hyoscyamus niger
White Pepper Piper album 1⁄2 oz. ea.
Aniseed Pimpinella anisum
Carrot seed Daucus carrota 3 drams ea.
Storax Styrax officinalis 2 drams ea.
Saffron Crocus sativus
Opium Opium
Castoreum Castoreum
Myrrh Commiphora molmol

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with Mandrake or Henbane juice

Function:

Moves Qi, relieves Obstruction, eases Pain

Use:

Used for various types of Pain

Dose:

1⁄2–1 scruple
Used externally by mixing with a little Rose or Violet Water, or Wine, and apply topically.
It can be applied to the temples to ease pain and promote rest.