Troches for Pleurisy when not from Vehement Heat

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Mallow seed	Malva sylvestris
Marshmallow seed	Althea officinalis
Fenugreek	Trigonella foenum-graecum
Linseed roasted	Linium usitatissimum
Chick peas	Cicer arietinum
Licorice juice	Succus Glycyrrhiza	equal parts

Preparation:

Powder and form Troches with Linseed mucilage

Function:

Digests and clears Phlegm, stops Cough, benefit the Lungs

Use:

This is for Pleurisy associated with thick and undigested Phlegm but without noticeable Heat or Fever.
1. Pleurisy without strong Heat or Fever
2. Cough and Wheezing from excess undigested (‘crass’) Cold-Phlegm

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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