Black Troches for Cough (Trochisci Bechici) (Mesue)

Trochisci Bechici Nigra
Black Troches for Cough

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Licorice juice extract	Succus Glycyrrhiza	1 dram ea.
White Sugar	Saccharum	6 drams ea.
Gum Tragacanth	Astragalus tragacanth
Sweet Almonds blanched	Prunus amygdalus dulcis

Preparation:

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Troches are prepared by powdering, then with mucilage of Quince seed made in Rose water, form Troches.

Function:

Clear Phlegm and Heat, soothes Irritation, treats Sore Throat, stops Cough

Use:

1. Cough
2. Hoarseness
3. Sore Throat
4. Loss of Voice
5. adjunct in Asthma, Wheezing, Consumption, Hemoptysis and Catarrh.

Dose:

Sucked in the mouth until dissolved several times daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. White Troches for Cough added Orris and Musk to the above.

There were several versions of Troschici Bechici: White, Black, and Red. The black were most commonly used.

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