This product is the outer shell of the mature capsule of the opium foxtail millet family plant. It was first recorded in Kaibao Bencao in the Song Dynasty. Its original name was foxtail millet, which only refers to the seeds. Bencao Gangmu It starts from the poppy foxtail millet item, and separates the rice (seeds), shells and young seedlings.

[Property]

sour and astrigent, slightly cold.

[Efficacy]

astringing lung and relieving cough, astringing intestines and checking diarrhea, pain relief.

[Indications]

It is used for chronic cough disease, chronic diarrhea, prolapse of rectum, pain in the chest and abdomen of limbs, and spontaneous seminal emission.

3～10g. This product is toxic and should not be taken excessively or continuously.

[Modern Pharmacology]

The effect of Poppy Capsule is the sum of the effects of the alkaloids it contains, that is, a general dose can inhibit cough and the excitability of the respiratory center, relieve cough and treat dyspnea caused by cardiac asthma. Can inhibit the central nervous system's sensitivity to pain. It has the effect of relaxing gastrointestinal smooth muscles, reducing intestinal peristalsis and stopping diarrhea. However, when used in large amounts, it can cause central vomiting, miosis and other poisoning phenomena. This product has similar pharmacological effects as morphine, such as analgesia, antitussive, and effects on the digestive tract and other smooth muscle organs.