Troches for Pleurisy

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name Violet Licorice juice Tragacanth Starch Marshmallow Fennel seed

Latin Viola odorata Succus Glycyrrhiza Astragalus tragacanth Amylum Althea officinalis Foeniculum vulgare Amount 10 drams ea. 3 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with Linseed mucilage

Function:

Clears Phlegm and Heat, stops Cough, strengthen the Lungs

Use:

1. Pleurisy with thick and foul Phlegm
2. Cough from Heat and Phlegm

Dose:

1 dram with Syrup of Violet

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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