Troches for Melancholy

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandri (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name Costus Capers root-bark Gum Ammoniacum Orris Opopanax Hog Fennel Indian Spikenard Dittany Myrrh

Latin Saussurea lappa Capparis spinosa Dorema ammoniacum Iris germanica Commiphora guidottii Peucedanum officinale Nardostachys jatamansi Dictamnus albus Commiphora molmol Amount 5 drams 4 1⁄2 drams ea. 4 drams ea. 1–2 drams

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with Oxymel

Function:

Clears Melancholy, Moves Qi

Use:

1. Pain of the Stomach or Spleen
2. Wind or Spasm of the Stomach or Intestines
3. Uterine Pain
4. Melancholy

Dose:

1 dram with Oxymel

Cautions:

None noted

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