Trochisci Spodii Mesuae
Troches of Spodium [Tabasheer] of Mesue
Western, Unani
Mesue
Powder and with mucilage of Psyllium seed, form Troches
Clears Heat from the Stomach and Liver
1. Acute Fevers
2. Stomach Heat or Inflammation
3. Heat-type Diarrhea
4. Stomach Pain, Ulcers
5. Liver Heat or Inflammation
6. Thirst
7. It was used for Heat-type Bleeding, including Postpartum Bleeding
1 dram taken with Plantain or Endive water.
None noted
They are similar in effect to Troches of Sandalwood.
As has been stated elsewhere, Spodium (burnt Ivory) was used in place of Tabasheer of the Arab physicians. The correct ingredient in the Spodium formulas is Tabasheer.
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Troches of Spodium [Tabasheer] of Mesue
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Mesue
Herb NameRoseTabasheer Purslane seed Licorice juice |
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Preparation:
Powder and with mucilage of Psyllium seed, form Troches
Function:
Clears Heat from the Stomach and Liver
Use:
1. Acute Fevers
2. Stomach Heat or Inflammation
3. Heat-type Diarrhea
4. Stomach Pain, Ulcers
5. Liver Heat or Inflammation
6. Thirst
7. It was used for Heat-type Bleeding, including Postpartum Bleeding
Dose:
1 dram taken with Plantain or Endive water.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
They are similar in effect to Troches of Sandalwood.
As has been stated elsewhere, Spodium (burnt Ivory) was used in place of Tabasheer of the Arab physicians. The correct ingredient in the Spodium formulas is Tabasheer.
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