Trochisci de Rhabarbo Magnus
Troches of Rhubarb Greater

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625

Herb Name Rose Wormwood Rhubarb Tabasheer Juncus odoratus Lacca Agrimony juice Yellow Sandalwood Saffron Cassia wood Tragacanth Mastic

Latin Rosa gallica Artemisia absinthum Rheum palmatum Bambusae silicae Cymbopogon schoenanthus Laccifer lacca Agrimonia eupatoria Santalum citrinum Crocus sativus Cinnamonum cassia Astragalus tragacanth Pistacia lentiscus Amount 3 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 2 scruples ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with clarified Fennel juice.

Function:

Opens Obstructions, moves Qi and Blood, clears Heat, strengthens Stomach, Spleen and Liver

Use:

1. Hypochondriac pain or distention;
2. Liver, Spleen, Stomach obstruction causing weakness.

Dose:

1 dram with Fennel decoction

Cautions:

None noted

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