Troches of Poppy of Zacharia Arasi
Troches of Poppy of Zacharia Arasi
Tradition:
Western / Unani
Source / Author:
De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Poppy seed | Papaver somniferum | 4 drams ea. |
| Musk Melon seed | Cucurbita melo | 5 drams ea. |
| Melon seed | Citrullus vulgaris | 2 drams ea. |
| Tragacanth | Astragalus tragacanth | 1 dram ea. |
| Gum Arabic | Acacia arabica | |
| Licorice juice | Succus Glycyrrhiza | |
| Frankincense | Boswellia sacra | |
| Armenian Earth | Terra Armenius | |
| Dragon’s Blood | Daemonorops draco | |
| Amber | Succinum | |
| Myrrh | Commiphora molmol | |
| Cinnamon | Cinnamonum zeylanicum | |
| Opium | Opium |
Preparation:
Powder and form Troches
Function:
Clears Heat, nourishes Yin, stops Cough, stops Bleeding
Use:
1. Cough
2. Catarrh
3. Specifically for Lung Ulcers when not chronic but when they spit Blood.
4. Shortness of Breath
Dose:
1 dram; If with Fever take with Barley water with River crabs, or Syrup of Poppy.
Cautions:
None noted
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