Troches for Pleurisy from Heat with Vehement Fever

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name Violet juice Tragacanth Aniseed Licorice juice Melon seed Gourd seed Pumpkin seed Cucumber seed Mallow seed Marshmallow Melilot

Latin Viola odorata Astragalus tragacanth Pimpinella anisum Succus Glycyrrhiza Citrullus vulgaris Lagenaria vulgaris Cucurbita pepo Cucumis sativus Malva sylvestris Althea officinalis Melilotus officinalis Amount equal parts

Preparation:

Powder and mix with mucilage of Linseed or Quince seed to form Troches.

Function:

Clears Heat, benefits Yin, stops Cough

Use:

1. Pleurisy with Fever
2. May be used in related conditions such as severe Heat-type Cough and Pneumonia

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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