Troches for Pleurisy when not from Vehement Heat

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name Mallow seed Marshmallow seed Fenugreek Linseed roasted Chick peas Licorice juice

Latin Malva sylvestris Althea officinalis Trigonella foenum-graecum Linium usitatissimum Cicer arietinum Succus Glycyrrhiza Amount equal parts

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with Linseed mucilage

Function:

Digests and clears Phlegm, stops Cough, benefit the Lungs

Use:

1. Pleurisy without strong Heat or Fever
2. Cough and Wheezing from excess undigested (‘crass’) Cold-Phlegm

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This is for Pleurisy associated with thick and undigested Phlegm but without noticeable Heat or Fever.
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