Poppy capsule (Yingsuqiao)
Papaver somniferum L.
Pharmaceutical Name: Pericarpium
Papaveris
Common Name: Opium poppy capsule, Poppy
capsule.
Botanical Name: Papaver somniferum L.
Source of Earliest Record: Kaibao
Bencao.
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations: The capsules are gathered in summer. After the seeds are
removed, the capsules are dried in the sun, and then they are fried with honey.
Properties & Taste: Sour,
astringent, neutral and toxic.
Meridians: Lung, large intestine and
kidney.
Functions: 1. To astringe the lungs; 2.
To stop pain; 3. To astringe the intestines.
Indications & Combinations:
1. Chronic cough due to deficiency of the
lungs. Poppy capsule (Yingsuqiao) is used with Black plum (Wumei).
2. Chronic diarrhea or chronic dysentery.
Poppy capsule (Yingsuqiao) is used with Costus root (Muxiang), Coptis root
(Huanglian) and Dried ginger (Ganjiang).
3. Pain. Poppy capsule (Yingsuqiao) is
used alone for the treatment of pain.
Dosage: 3-10 g (Fried with honey, the
herb is used for cough; prepared with vinegar, for diarrhea with pain.).
Cautions & Contraindications: This
herb is contraindicated in the early stage of cough and dysentery. Care should
be taken to avoid overdosing.
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