Troches for Shortness of Breath

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Syrian “Book of Medicines”

Herb Name Rhubarb Round Birthwort Fenugreek Myrrh Saffron Madder Agrimony thickened juice

Latin Rheum palmatum Aristolchia rotunda Trigonella foenum-graecum Commiphora molmol Crocus sativus Rubia tinctorum Agrimonia eupatoria Amount 3 oz. 3 oz. 8 oz. 2 oz. 1 dram 1 oz. 2 oz.

Preparation:

Powder the herbs, mix with the juice and form Troches.

Function:

Opens Obstructions, relieves Pain

Use:

1. Asthma
2. Shortness of Breath;
3. Liver obstruction
4. Hardness of the Liver
5.. Abdominal Masses or Tumors
6. Obstruction of the Bowels

Dose:

1–2 drams in water and wine if there is no Fever (Heat), if there is Fever, in warm water. .

Cautions:

Not used during Pregnancy

Modifications:

1. Arum can be used in place of Birthwort
2. Agrimony extract can be used instead of the juice

Similar Formulas:

Electuary of Costus (Mesue)
Powder of Gum Lacca Lesser (Dialacca Minor) (Mesue)

This formula from the Syrian “Book of Medicines” bears the name of no author. However, we can see that it is simil;ar to several formulas of Mesue, and that it may be from him, or inspired by him.
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