Troches of Poppy seed

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name White Poppy seed Musk Melon seed Melon seed Henbane seed Starch Tragacanth Gum Arabic

Latin Papaver somniferum Cucurbita melo Citrullus vulgaris Hyoscyamus niger Amylum Astragalus tragacanth Acacia arabica Amount 30 drams 20 drams ea. 15 drams ea.

Preparation:

Form Troches with mucilage of Psyllium

Function:

Clears Heat and Phlegm, stops Cough

Use:

1. Cough
2. Catarrh

Dose:

3 drams with syrup of Poppy or Barley water.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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