Trochisci Myristicae
Troches of Nutmeg

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Rhasis

Herb Name Mastic Indian 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 Compound Myristica fragrans Piper cubeba Amomum subulatum Elettaria cardamomum Citrus medica Moschus Amount 2 drams ea. 1 oz.

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with Wine

Function:

Moves the Blood and Qi, regulates the Heart

Use:

1. Palpitations
2. Heart Tremors (Arrhythmias) associated with Heat

Dose:

1 scruple–1⁄2 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This is from the well respected physician Rhasis, who listed it in his chapter on Heart Tremors.
This is an expended version of Aloeswood Powder for Palpitations, which see.
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