Troches for Liver and Jaundice

Tradition:


Western, Unani

Source / Author:


Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus

Herb Name

Bitter Almond
Aniseed
Wormwood
Indian Spikenard

Latin


Prunus amygdalus amara
Pimpinella anisum
Artemisia absinthum
Nardostachys jatamansi

Amount


2 drams

1 dram ea.

1⁄2 dram

Preparation:


Powder; form troches with water

Function:


Opens Obstructions

Use:


1. obstruction of the Liver
2. Jaundice

Dose:


1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



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