Antidotum aptum Tussientibus
Antidote Appropriate for Cough

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name Saffron Safflower Licorice Cinnamon Spikenard Storax Opium Myrrh Galbanum Aniseed Celery seed Carrot seed Henbane seed Honey

Latin Crocus sativus Carthamus tinctorius Glycyrrhiza glabra Cinnamonum zeylanicum Nardostachys jatamansi Styrax officinalis Papaver somniferum Commiphora molmol Ferula spp. Pimpinella anisum Apium graveolens Daucus carrota Hyoscyamus niger Mel Amount 8 drams ea. 3 drams ea. sufficient

Preparation:

Powder, and mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Benefits Lungs, stops Cough

Use:

1. Cough
2. Phthisic
3. Periodic Fevers

Dose:

As much as a Walnut, taken with warm water

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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