Antidotum Congruens Tussientibus
Antidote Suitable for Cough

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name Sulphur Opium Black Pepper Spikenard Saffron Cassia Balsam wood Euphorbium Castoreum Pyrethrum Celtic Orris Aniseed Parsley seed Celery seed Henbane seed Wild Parsley Carrot seed Macedonian Parsley seed Clove Honey

Latin Sulphura Papaver somniferum Piper nigrum Nardostachys jatamansi Crocus sativus Cinnamonum cassia Commiphora opobalsamum Euphorbium resinifera Castoreum Anacyclus pyrethrum Iris spp. Pimpinella anisum Petroselinum crispum Apium graveolens Hyoscyamus niger Petroselinum agreste Daucus carrota Petroselinum macedonicum Eugenia caryophyllus Mel Amount 18 dr., 2 scr. 9 dr., 1 scr. 16 drams sufficient

Preparation:

Powder, and mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Stops Cough, clears Phlegm, opens Obstructions, eases Pain

Use:

1. Cough
2. Stomach pain
3. Pleurisy
4. Kidney pain
5. Colic

Dose:

as much as a Hazelnut with warm water

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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