Troches for Back and Sacral Pain

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandri (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name Senna Turbith Sarcocolla Scammony prepared * Rose Mastic

Latin Cassia angustifolia Operculina turpethum Astragalus sarcocolla Convovulus scammonia Rosa gallica Pistacia lentiscus Amount 3 drams ea. 2 oz. 1 oz. 1⁄2 oz. 2 drams

NOTE: 1 ounce seems an excessively large dose of Scammony; it is possible that 1 ounce was mistranslated from 1 dram, which would be a more likely amount. Sarcocolla likewise may be 2 drams rather than 2 ounces.

Preparation:

Powder and with a sufficient amount of decoction of Tithymalus (Euphorbia helioscopia) form Troches of 1 dram each.

Function:

Clear Wind and Damp, promote Urine, ease Pain

Use:

1. Kidney Pain
2. Lumbago, Lower back pain
3. Arthritis or Pain of the Sacrum
4. Sciatica

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram with warm water

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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