Troches of Capers Root-bark

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name Root bark of Capers Seeds of Agnus Castus Gum Ammoniac Nigella Calamint Calamus Bitter Almond Water Cress seed Round Birthwort Rue Agrimony juice boiled thick

Latin Capparis spinosa Vitex agnus-castus Dorema ammoniacum Nigella sativa Calamintha officinalis Acorus calamus Prunus amygdalus amara Nasturtium officinale Aristolchia spp. Ruta graveolens Agrimonia eupatoria Amount 6 drams ea. 1⁄2 oz. 1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Dissolve the Ammoniac in vinegar, mix in the Agrimony juice, then add the rest in powder and form Troches.

Function:

Opens Obstructions, moves the Qi, resolves Hardness

Use:

1. Obstruction and Hardness of the Spleen or Liver
2. Scrofula, swollen Lymph nodes
3. Hypochondriac Melancholy
4. Beginning stages of Edema

Dose:

1 dram taken with wine; 1 scruple for Children

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Used the same as Troches of Lacca.
See also Troches of Capers Root-bark from Dispensatory of Ibn at Tilmid

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