Trochisci Santalon
Troches of Sandalwoods

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name Red Sandalwood White Sandalwood Yellow Sandalwood Rose Barberry juice thickened Melon seed Gourd seed Cucumber seed Purslane seed Tabasheer Ivory Armenian Earth Camphor

Latin Pterocarpus santalinus Santalum album Santalum citrinum Rosa gallica Berberis vulgaris Citrullus vulgaris Lagenaria vulgaris Cucumis sativus Portulaceae oleracea Bambusae silicae Eboris Terra Armenius Camphora Amount 1 oz. ea. 7 drams 6 drams 1⁄2 oz. ea. 1 dram

Preparation:

Form Troches with Purslane Water

Function:

Clears Heat, Clears Liver Heat

Use:

1. Liver Fever, Fever from Bile; Burning Fever
2. Liver Heat: Headache, Irritability, Red Eyes etc.
3. Jaundice
4. Catarrh with excess Heat
5. Heat-type Cough
6. Hectic Fever
7. Consumption
8. Spitting Blood from excess Heat

Dose:

1 1⁄2–3 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

The formula will stand without Ivory; Pearl powder or Mother-of-Pearl could be used in place, or Tabasheer can be increased in dosage.

They are combined with Diarrhodon Abbatis or Troches of Spodium for numerous uses.
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