Poppy Shell (Papaver rhoeas)

罂粟壳yīng sù kéYingsuke

Papaver rhoeas · Plant

Papaver rhoeas
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Indications

Cautions

Contains alkaloids; may cause sedation; milder than opium poppy; avoid during pregnancy; limited safety data.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Poppy Shell for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Chronic DiarrheaEnduring CoughIn Stomach Duct & Abdomen PainProlapse Of RectumRelieve Pain

TCM actions

What the catalogue says Poppy Shell does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Astringe IntestinesConstrain Lung