Trochisci Croci
Troches of Saffron
Western, Unani
Nicholas
Powder, and with Rose water, form Troches
Moves the Blood, regulates Qi, calms Wind, opens Obstructions
1. Obstructions of the Uterus, Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea
2. Obstruction of the Spleen
3. Fixed, sharp stabbing Pain; Bruising, Angina
4. resists ‘Malignity of Humors’
1⁄2 dram–4 scruples
None noted
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Troches of Saffron
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicholas
Herb NameSaffronRose Ameos seed Myrrh Aloeswood |
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Preparation:
Powder, and with Rose water, form Troches
Function:
Moves the Blood, regulates Qi, calms Wind, opens Obstructions
Use:
1. Obstructions of the Uterus, Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea
2. Obstruction of the Spleen
3. Fixed, sharp stabbing Pain; Bruising, Angina
4. resists ‘Malignity of Humors’
Dose:
1⁄2 dram–4 scruples
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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