Expert Troches of Mahomet

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name Lettuce seed Purslane seed Poppy seed Gourd seed Water-Melon seed Licorice juice Starch Tragacanth Opium

Latin Lactuosa sativa Portulaceae oleracea Papaver somniferum Cucurbitas spp. Citrullus vulgaris Succus Glycyrrhiza Amylum Astragalus tragacanth Opium Amount 5 drams ea. 1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with mucilage of Psyllium

Function:

Clears Heat, calms the Mind, eases Pain

Use:

1. Insomnia
2. Burning Fever
3. Burning Urine

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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