Troches for Pleurisy from Heat with Vehement Fever

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Violet juice	Viola odorata
Tragacanth	Astragalus tragacanth
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Licorice juice	Succus Glycyrrhiza
Melon seed	Citrullus vulgaris
Gourd seed	Lagenaria vulgaris
Pumpkin seed	Cucurbita pepo
Cucumber seed	Cucumis sativus
Mallow seed	Malva sylvestris
Marshmallow	Althea officinalis
Melilot	Melilotus officinalis	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

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