Gallia Muscata
Troches of Musk

Tradition:


Western, Unani

Source / Author:


Nicholas

Herb Name

Mastic
Gum Arabic
Camphor
Cinnamon
Clove
Nutmeg
Musk

Latin


Pistacia lentiscus
Acacia arabica
Camphora
Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Eugenia caryophyllus
Myristica fragrans
Moschus

Amount


2 oz.
1 oz.
1 scruple


1⁄2 oz each
6 grains

Preparation:


Powder the Gums and Camphor, then add the herbs in fine powder, adding the Musk last. With Rose water, form Troches.

Function:


Opens the Orifices of the Brain, Awakens the Senses

Use:


1. Palpitations
2. Arrhythmia
3. Chest Pain
4. Headaches
5. Mental Fatigue, Mental Weakness
6. Dullness, Lethargy
7. Menstrual Pain
8. Hysteria

Dose:


2 scruples, up to 4 scruples with Wine or a decoction of Balm

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



Mesue had a version that went by the same name, Gallia Muscata, but was much stronger, containing Aloeswood, Musk and Ambergris.
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