Trochisci de Lacca
Troches of Gum Lacca

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name Lacca washed Licorice juice Agrimony juice thickened Wormwood juice thickened Barberry juice thickened Rhubarb Long Birthwort Asarabacca Costus Bitter Almonds Madder Aniseed Celery seed Juncus odoratus

Latin Laccifer lacca Succus Glycyrrhiza Agrimonia eupatoria Artemisia absinthum Berberis vulgaris Rheum palmatum Aristolchia spp. Asarum europeum Saussurea lappa Prunus amygdalus amara Rubia tinctorum Pimpinella anisum Apium graveolens Cymbopogon schoenanthus Amount equal parts

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with Decoction of Wormwood or juice or water of Agrimony

Function:

Opens Obstructions, Moves the Blood, Clears Phlegm and Heat, Promotes Urine

Use:

1. Jaundice
2. Abdominal Pain
3. Abdominal Tumors or Fibrosis
4. Fever associated with Obstruction
5. Edema
6. Adjunct in Ascites
7. Cachexia

Dose:

1–1 1⁄2 drams with a decoction of Fennel, Parsley, or Celery root to open obstructions and promote Urine; or with Rosemary or Sage wine to promote Urine. With wine it is best to move Blood.

Cautions:

Contains Birthwort which is prohibited. It can be made without Birthwort or a suitable substitute can be used..

Modifications:

1. Avicenna listed a version that omitted Licorice, Rhubarb, Barberry and Juncus odoratus.
2. Some version used Roman Wormwood herb in place of the juice of Wormwood

Similar Formulas:

1. Used similarly to Troches of Capers.

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