Trochisci de Camphora
Troches of Camphor

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name Rose Tabasheer Yellow Sandalwood Saffron Licorice Melon seed Gourd seed Pumpkin seed Cucumber seed Tragacanth Gum Arabic Indian Spikenard Aloeswood Cardamon Starch Camphor White Tartar Arabian Manna

Latin Rosa gallica Bambusae silicae Santalum citrinum Crocus sativus Glycyrrhiza glabra Citrullus vulgaris Cucurbita spp. Cucurbita pepo Cucumis sativus Astragalus tragacanth Acacia arabica Nardostachys jatamansi Aquillaria agallocha Elettaria cardamomum Amylum Camphora Potassium tartrate Hedysarum alhagi Amount 4 drams 2 drams 2 ½ drams 1 dram 2 drams 1 dram ea. ½ dram ea. 3 drams ea.

Preparation:

Form Troches with Mucilage of Psyllium and Rose water.

Function:

Clears Heat, cools the Blood, stops Fever, eases Pain, promotes Rest

Use:

1. Fever, especially Burning and High Fevers;
2. Spotted Fevers including Measles;
3. Hectic Fevers with Thirst.
4. Also useful for any condition where strong Heat causes Headache, Irritability or Pain.
5. Also for Cough, Catarrh, Consumption and Hemoptysis coming from strong Heat

Dose:

1 scruple–1 dram

Cautions:

Not used in Cold disorders

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Troches of Camphor (Nicholas)

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