Troches of Annis

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Medicamentorum Opus Nicolai Myrepsus 1625

Herb Name Aniseed Rose Fennel seed Rhubarb Licorice juice Juncus odoratus flower Lacca Mastic Indian Spikenard Agrimony Cassia Wood Asarum Wormwood Tabasheer

Latin Pimpinella anisum Rosa gallica Foeniculum vulgare Rheum palmatum Succus Glycyrrhiza Cymbopogon schoenanthus Laccifer lacca Pistacia lentiscus Nardostachys jatamansi Agrimonia eupatoria Cinnamonum cassia Asarum europeum Artemisia absinthum Bambusae silicae Amount 7 drams ea. 1 dram 3 drams ea. 2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder; form Troches with Rue juice.

Function:

Opens Obstructions of the Liver, clears Heat and Phlegm, relieves Wind

Use:

1. benefits Liver, Spleen and Stomach;
2. opens Obstructions of these organs;
3. Wind and Bloating of the Stomach

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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