Trochisci Absinthium Magnus
Troches of Wormwood Greater

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Medicamentorum Opus, Nicolai Myrepsus, 1625

Herb Name Wormwood Fennel seed Aniseed Rose Bitter Almond Asarum Spikenard Juncus odoratus Celery seed Rhubarb Agrimony juice

Latin Artemisia absinthum Foeniculum vulgare Pimpinella anisum Rosa gallica Prunus amygdalus amara Asarum europeum Nardostachys jatamansi Cymbopogon schoenanthus Apium graveolens Rheum palmatum Agrimonia eupatoria Amount 3 drams ea. 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with Chicory juice

Function:

Opens Obstructions, clears Cold

Use:

1. Coldness of the Stomach and Liver with obstruction;
2. Stomachache;
3. Tumors of the Liver.

Dose:

1 scruple–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Compare with similar Opening Formula (Troches of Wormwood Lesser, Troches of Rhubarb etc.)
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