Trochisci Diacorallium Galeni
Troches of Coral

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Galen

Herb Name Red Coral Armenian Earth Lemnian Earth Pomegranate flowers Starch Hypocistus Henbane seed Opium

Latin Corallum rubrum Terra Armenius Terra Lemnia Punica granatum Amylum Cytinus hypocistus Hyoscyamus niger Opium Amount 1⁄2 oz. ea. 2 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder and with clarified Plantain juice, form Troches

Function:

Clears Heat, astringes, Stops Bleeding

Use:

1. General for Bleeding associated with Heat
2. Dysentery with Blood
3. Excessive Menstruation

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Galen originally ordered Terra Samia, Samnian Earth. Later authors accepted Armenian Earth as an acceptable substitute, and perhaps, more appropriate to the intentions.
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