Trochisci Diarrhodon
Troches of Rose

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas

Herb Name Rose Tabasheer Red Sandalwood White Sandalwood Saffron Camphor

Latin Rosa gallica Bambusae silicae Pterocarpus santalinus Santalum album Crocus sativus Camphora Amount 20 drams 10 drams 8 drams 6 drams 4 drams 1 dram

Preparation:

Powder then form Troches with Rose juice or Rose water.

Function:

Clears Heat, resolves Fever

Use:

1. Fevers including Burning Fever and Spotted Fever

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

It is similar to a number of related formula which are based on the ‘Kings and Minister’ formulas (as it is called in Tibetan Medicine) which is composed of Camphor, Sandalwood and Tabasheer.

The Troches of Rose of Mesue are similar as are various versions of Pills and Troches of Camphor and of Tabasheer. Some of them add moistening medicines such as Cold seeds or Tragacanth to prevent damage to the Yin from excess Heat.

See also Troches of Rose of Mesue and Trochisci Diarrhodon of Rhasis.
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