Trochisci Diarrhodon
Troches of Rose

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name Rose Licorice Juncus odoratus Indian Spikenard Fennel seed Tabasheer Tragacanth

Latin Rosa gallica Glycyrrhiza glabra Cymbopogon schoenanthus Nardostachys jatamansi Foeniculum vulgare Bambusae silicae Astragalus tragacanth Amount 10 drams 6 drams 2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with Chicory juice.

Function:

Moves the Qi, Opens Obstructions, regulates Liver and Spleen

Use:

1. Stomach pain
2. Liver obstructions
3. Hypochondriac pain
4. Cachexia
5. Fever

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. With Troches of Rhubarb for Chronic Fever.
2. Pills of Diarrhodon:
  Troches Diarrhoon
  Wormwood               5 drams
  Squinanth
  Mastic                        2 drams
  Indian Salt                 1 dram
  Aloes                         weight of the rest
Form pills with Water, Decoction or Juice of Citron.

Similar Formulas:

1. See the other Troches of Rose of Mesue for modifications.
2. There were a number of variations of Troches of Rose including one by Nicholas and one by Rhazes

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