Poppy
capsule (Yingsuqiao)
Pharmaceutical Name : Pericarpium Papaveris
Botanical Name : Papaver somniferum L.
Common Name : Opium poppy capsule, Poppy
capsule
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 astringe the intestines;
3. To stop pain
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 Coptis
root (Huanglian), Costus root (Muxiang) 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. |
