Trochisci Spodii Nicolai
Troches of Spodium [Tabasheer] of Nicholas

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas (Medicamentorum Opus Nicolai Myrepsus 1625)

Herb Name Rose Tabasheer Purslane seed Licorice juice Tragacanth Starch Sugar

Latin Rosa gallica Bambusae silicae Portulaceae oleracea Succus Glycyrrhiza Astragalus tragacanth Amylum Saccharum Amount 3 drams 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 4 drams

Preparation:

Powder and form troches with mucilage of Psyllium

Function:

Clears Heat

Use:

1. Liver Heat
2. Acute Fever
3. Burning Fever
4. Thirst

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This is an expanded version of the Troches of Spodium of Mesue, adding Purslane seed, Tragacanth, Starch and Sugar.

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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