Trochiscus Thermopoeus
Troches to Heat

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandri (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name Cinnamon Myrrh Black Pepper Long Pepper Cumin Celery seed Siler Montane Dill seed Fennel seed Fenugreek Nigella Rosemary Sage Savin Calamint

Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicum Commiphora molmol Piper nigrum Piper longum Cuminum cyminum Apium graveolens Siler trilobum Anethum graveolens Foeniculum vulgare Trigonella foenum-graecum Nigella sativa Rosmarinus officinalis Salvia officinalis Juniperus sabina Calamintha officinalis Amount 3 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with Horehound Syrup

Function:

Warms, clears Cold, Phlegm and Damp

Use:

1. Rheum of the Head (runny nose etc.)
2. Cold Phlegm of the Chest
3. Coldness of the Whole Body

Dose:

1–2 drams with warm water

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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