Troches of Aloeswood (Trochisci Aquilaria) (Mesue)
Trochisci Aquilaria
Troches of Aloeswood
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Aloeswood | Aquillaria agallocha | 2 drams ea. |
| Rose | Rosa gallica | 1 1⁄2 drams ea. |
| Mastic | Pistacia lentiscus | 1⁄2 scruple ea. |
| Cinnamon | Cinnamonum zeylanicum | |
| Clove | Eugenia caryophyllus | |
| Indian Spikenard | Nardostachys jatamansi | |
| Nutmeg | Myristica fragrans | |
| Parsnip seed | Pastinaca sativa | |
| Cardamon | Elettaria cardamomum | |
| Cubeb | Piper cubeba | |
| Gallia Moschata | a compound | |
| Citron peel | Citrus medica | |
| Mace | Myristica fragrans | |
| Ambergris | Ambre gris | |
| Musk | Moschus |
Preparation:
Powder and form, into Troches with Honey of Raisins
Function:
Strengthen the Heart and Brain, Settles Wind, Regulates Qi
Use:
1. Palpitations
2. Arrhythmia
3. Fainting
4. Catarrh
5. Edema
6. Colic
7. Also to help with Contagious Diseases
Dose:
1 scruple–1 dram
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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