Trochisci Moschata
Troches of Musk

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Rhasis

Herb Name Mastic Spikenard Aloeswood Cinnamon Clove Gallia Muscata Nutmeg Cubeb Greater Cardamon Lesser Cardamon Citron peel Musk

Latin Pistacia lentiscus Nardostachys jatamansi Aquillaria agallocha Cinnamonum zeylanicum Eugenia caryophyllus a compound Myristica fragrans Piper cubeba Amomum subulatum Elettaria cardamomum Citrus medica Moschus Amount 2 drams ea. 1 dram

Preparation:

Powder the herbs, adding the Musk at last, then form Troches with wine

Function:

Moves Blood and Qi, regulates the Heart

Use:

This appeared in the chapter on Heart Tremors; useful for Palpitations and Arrhythmias

Dose:

1 scruple–1⁄2 dram, with wine or Rose water

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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