Troches for Hardness of the Liver

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625

Herb Name Agrimony Licorice juice Asarum Senna Barberry Rhubarb Purslane seed Rose Indian Spikenard Cinnamon Saffron Nigella seed Chamepitys Agnus Castus Cyperus Citron seed

Latin Agrimonia eupatoria Succus Glycyrrhiza Asarum europeum Cassia angustifolia Berberis vulgaris Rheum palmatum Portulaceae oleracea Rosa gallica Nardostachys jatamansi Cinnamonum zeylanicum Crocus sativus Nigella sativa Ajuga chamaepitys Vitex agnus-castus Cyperus rotundus Citrus medica Amount 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 1⁄2 dram 2 drams 1⁄2 oz. ea. 1⁄2 dram ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 2 drams

Preparation:

Powder and form Pills with Fennel juice

Function:

Clears Heat, moves Blood, resolves Hardness

Use:

Used for hardness (sclerosis) of the Liver, also of the Spleen, Stomach or other abdominal organs

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

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