Troches of Sandalwoods (Trochisci Santalon) (Mesue)
Trochisci Santalon
Troches of Sandalwoods
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Red Sandalwood | Pterocarpus santalinus | 1 oz. ea. |
| White Sandalwood | Santalum album | 7 drams |
| Yellow Sandalwood | Santalum citrinum | 6 drams |
| Rose | Rosa gallica | 1⁄2 oz. ea. |
| Barberry juice thickened | Berberis vulgaris | 1 dram |
| Melon seed | Citrullus vulgaris | |
| Gourd seed | Lagenaria vulgaris | |
| Cucumber seed | Cucumis sativus | |
| Purslane seed | Portulaceae oleracea | |
| Tabasheer | Bambusae silicae | |
| Ivory | Eboris | |
| Armenian Earth | Terra Armenius | |
| Camphor | Camphora |
Preparation:
Form Troches with Purslane Water
Function:
Clears Heat, Clears Liver Heat
Use:
1. Liver Fever, Fever from Bile; Burning Fever
2. Liver Heat: Headache, Irritability, Red Eyes etc.
3. Jaundice
4. Catarrh with excess Heat
5. Heat-type Cough
6. Hectic Fever
7. Consumption
8. Spitting Blood from excess Heat
Dose:
1 1⁄2–3 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
The formula will stand without Ivory; Pearl powder or Mother-of-Pearl could be used in place, or Tabasheer can be increased in dosage.
They are combined with Diarrhodon Abbatis or Troches of Spodium for numerous uses.
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