Troches of Spodium (Trochisci Spodii) (Avicenna)
Trochisci Spodii Avicennae
Troches of Spodium [Tabasheer] of Avicenna
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Avicenna
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Rose | Rosa gallica | 12 drams |
| Tabasheer | Bambusae silicae | 10 drams |
| Sorrel seed | Rumex acetosa | 6 drams |
| Purslane seed | Portulaceae oleracea | 2 1⁄2 drams ea. |
| Coriander seed prepared * | Coriandrum sativum | 2 drams ea. |
| Sumac | Rhus parviflora | 1 1⁄2 drams |
| Starch toasted | Amylum | |
| Pomegranate flowers | Punica granatum | |
| Barberry | Berberis vulgaris | |
| Gum Arabic toasted | Acacia arabica |
* Coriander seed is infused in vinegar, dried, then torrefied
Preparation:
Powder and with Verjuice, form Troches.
Function:
Clears Heat of the Stomach and Liver, relieves Thirst
Use:
1. Fever from Bile, especially with Diarrhea
2. Heat and Inflammation of the Stomach
3. Heat and Inflammation of the Liver
4. Thirst
Dose:
1–2 drams
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Some sources listed this as a second description of Troches of Spodium out of Mesue, while other have credited it to Avicenna. We have chosen to list Avicenna as the source.
As has been stated elsewhere, Spodium (burnt Ivory) was used in place of Tabasheer of the Arab physicians. The correct ingredient in the Spodium formulas is Tabasheer.
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