Troches of Musk (Trochisci Moschata) (Rhasis)

Trochisci Moschata
Troches of Musk

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Rhasis

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	2 drams ea.
Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi	1 dram
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Gallia Muscata	a compound
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans
Cubeb	Piper cubeba
Greater Cardamon	Amomum subulatum
Lesser Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum
Citron peel	Citrus medica
Musk	Moschus

Preparation:

Powder the herbs, adding the Musk at last, then form Troches with wine

Function:

Moves Blood and Qi, regulates the Heart

Use:

This appeared in the chapter on Heart Tremors; useful for Palpitations and Arrhythmias

Dose:

1 scruple–1⁄2 dram, with wine or Rose water

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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