Troches for Liver Ulcers

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Andromachus (Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625)

Herb Name Henbane seed Licorice Mandrake root Comfrey root Senna leaf Asarum Sagapen Rhubarb Opium Poppy seed Aniseed

Latin Hyoscyamus niger Glycyrrhiza glabra Mandragora officinalis Symphytum officinale Cassia angustifolia Asarum europeum Ferula persica Rheum palmatum Opium Papaver somniferum Pimpinella anisum Amount 1 dram ea. 3 drams 2 drams ea. 1 1⁄2 drams

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with Chicory and Celery juice

Function:

Clears Heat, resolves Inflammation, promotes Healing

Use:

1. Liver Ulcers
2. Liver Tumors, marked by inflammation, pain, and foul matter in the urine.

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram in a suitable vehicle such as Agrimony water or decoction

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. Some versions added Cinnamon, Saffron, Spieknard and Agnus Castus

This was listed for ‘Liver Ulcers’. This may overlap modern understanding of Liver Tumors and Cirrhosis.
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