Trochisci de Camphora
Qurs Kafoor
Troches of Camphor

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Myrepsus

Herb Name Rose Gum Arabic Tragacanth Tabasheer Cucumber seed Purslane seed Licorice Saffron Starch Camphor

Latin Rosa gallica Acacia arabica Astragalus tragacanth Bambusae silicae Cucumis sativus Portulaceae oleracea Glycyrrhiza glabra Crocus sativus Amylum Camphora Amount 4 drams ea. 1 ounce ea. 2 drams 3 drams 1⁄2 dram

A contemporary Unani version:

Herb Name Tabasheer Rose Camphor White Sandalwood Purslane seed Chicory seed Lettuce seed Pumpkin seed kernel

Latin Bambusae silicae Rosa gallica Camphora Santalum album Portulaceae oleracea Chicorium intybus Lactuosa sativa Cucurbita pepo Amount 50 grams 25 grams 5 grams ea.

Preparation:

Powder all well, mix, and form Troches with mucilage of Psyllium seed made in 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:

There are a number of variations.
1. Some version add Barberry fruit and omit Saffron and Gum Arabic.
2. The Medical Formulary of al Samarqandi had a version very similar to the Unani version above. It said “Pearl may be added to it and then the Troches is named for it” (ie. Troches of Pearl)

Similar Formulas:

Troches of Camphor (Mesue)

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