Pills to Hold in the Mouth for Catarrh

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name Starch Tragacanth Sweet Almonds Bean White Poppy seed Gum Arabic Armenian Earth

Latin Amylum Astragalus tragacanth Prunus amygdalus dulcis Vicia faba Papaver somniferum Acacia arabica Terra Armenius Amount equal parts

Preparation:

Powder and mix with mucilage of Psyllium and Quince seed

Function:

Clears Heat, resolves Phlegm

Use:

Catarrh from Heat and Damp

Dose:

to be held in the mouth and sucked as needed

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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