Trochisci Amarum
Bitter Troches

Tradition:


Western, Unani

Source / Author:


Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus
Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681)

Herb Name

Celery seed
Wormwood
Bitter Almond
Aniseed

Latin


Apium graveolens
Artemisia absinthum
Prunus amygdalus amara
Pimpinella anisum

Amount





1⁄2 ounce each

Preparation:


Troches are prepared by powdering, then mixing with Wormwood juice then press into disks or wafers.
If made into an Electuary, it is mixed with three times its weight of clarified Honey.

Function:


Opens Obstructions

Use:


1. Used for obstructions of the Liver, Spleen, Stomach
2. Stomach and Liver pain from a Cold cause
3. Edema

Dose:


1–2 drams, usually with Oxymel, or Oxymel of Squill
Of the Electuary: 2 drams

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



Similar Formulas:


1. When Asarum is added, it forms Lesser Troches of Wormwood

This same formula was listed as Electuary of Wormwood in Pharmacopoeia Persica (1681).

This forms the basis of various Opening formula including Troches of Agrimony, Troches of Lacca and Troches of Wormwood.
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