Trochisci de Lacca Troches of Gum Lacca

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Persica, 1681

Herb Name Lacca washed Rhubarb Asarabacca Birthwort Gentian Indian Spikenard Mastic Macedonian Parsley seed Aniseed Ameos Juncus odoratus Savin Costus Bitter Almonds Valerian Wormwood Agrimony juice thickened Black Pepper Ginger

Latin Laccifer lacca Rheum palmatum Asarum europeum Aristolchia spp. Gentiana lutea Nardostachys jatamansi Pistacia lentiscus Petroselinum macedonicum Pimpinella anisum Ammi majus Cymbopogon schoenanthus Juniperus sabina Saussurea lappa Prunus amygdalus amara Valeriana officinalis Artemisia absinthum Agrimonia eupatoria Piper nigrum Zingiber officinalis Amount 3 drams ea. 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea.

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 (Anasarca type)
6. Adjunct in Ascites
7. Cachexia

Dose:

1–1 1⁄2 drams

Cautions:

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

Modifications:

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See Troches of Gum Lacca of Mesue

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