Troches of Ten Things

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Pharmacopeia Universal, Lemery, 1749

Herb Name Aniseed Agrimony juice Aloes Indian leaf Asarum Wormwood Macedonian Parsley Spikenard Bitter Almond Mastic

Latin Pimpinella anisum Agrimonia eupatoria Aloe spp. Cinnamonum tamala Asarum europeum Artemisia absinthum Petroselinum macedonicum Nardostachys jatamansi Prunus amygdalus amara Pistacia lentiscus Amount 1⁄2 oz. ea. 2 drams 1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder, and with Wormwood juice, form Troches

Function:

Opens Obstructions

Use:

1. Used for Quartan (Malarial) Fevers
2. Liver diseases
3. Opens obstructions
4. Amenorrhea
5. keeps the bowels open

Dose:

1⁄2–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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