Decoctum Papaveris.—Decoction of Poppies.
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Related entry: Papaveris Capsulae.—Poppy Capsules
Preparation.—Boil, in a closed vessel, for 10 minutes, 2 ounces (av.) of bruised poppy capsules in 1 ½ pints (Imp.) of distilled water. Strain, and, by pouring sufficient distilled water on the contents of the strainer, bring the measure of the decoction to 1 pint (Imp.). This is official in the Br. Pharm. The seeds should not be rejected, as they add to the emolliency of the preparation.
Action and Medical Uses.—This is a feebly anodyne, emollient, and mucilaginous preparation, used locally as a fomentation to inflammatory parts.
