Antidote for the Liver and Chronic Cough

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name Costus Saffron Aloes Storax Myrrh Bitter Almond Gentian Wormwood Cyperus Bay berry * Black Pepper Parsley seed Aniseed Fenugreek Honey

Latin Saussurea lappa Crocus sativus Aloe spp. Styrax officinalis Commiphora molmol Prunus amygdalus amara Gentiana lutea Artemisia absinthum Cyperus rotundus Laurus nobilis Piper nigrum Petroselinum crispum Pimpinella anisum Trigonella foenum-graecum Mel Amount 10 drams ea. Sufficient

* Daphnidon coctarum, as listed in the source text would appear to be cooked Daphne. ‘Cooking’ is a type of preparation often used to lessen toxicity. However, a footnote in the source text says Daphoides sunt lauri baccae, meaning that the medicine referred to is Bay berry.

Preparation:

Powder, and mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Clears Phlegm, opens Obstruction, cleanses the Brain, stops Cough

Use:

1. Liver obstruction
2. Chronic Cough
3. Purges Phlegm and bad Humors from the Brain

Dose:

Take as much as a Hazelnut with warm water

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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