Antidotum Asthmaticus
Antidote Against Asthma

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name Sugar Penid Pine nut Raisin Sweet Almond Date Licorice Ginger Starch Tragacanth Frankincense Mastic Bean meal Linseed Honey

Latin Penidiarum  Nux Pinea Vitis vinifera Prunus amygdalus dulcis Diospyros lotus Glycyrrhiza glabra Zingiber officinalis Amyli Astragalus tragacanth Boswellia sacra Pistacia lentiscus Faba Linium usitatissimum Mel Amount 50 drams 7 drams ea. 4 drams ea. sufficient

Preparation:

Powder, and mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Strengthen the Lungs, stops Cough

Use:

1. Asthma
2. Cough
3. Phthisic
4. Pleurisy

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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