Trochisci Diarrhodon Minus
Troches of Rose Lesser

Tradition:

Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name Rose Indian Spikenard Licorice juice

Latin Rosa gallica Nardostachys jatamansi Succus Glycyrrhiza Amount 10 drams 5 drams 2 1⁄2 drams

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with wine boiled to one-third, each weighing 4 grams

Function:

Clears Phlegm, moves Qi, eases Pain, benefits the Stomach

Use:

1. Fever caused by Phlegm
2. Stomach Pain associated with Qi stagnation
3. Strengthens Digestion
4. Chronic Fever
5. Incipient Edema

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. Another version used 2 parts of Rose to one part each of Spikenard and Licorice juice.

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