Antipatri

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Antidotarium, Plantini, 1561

Herb Name Pine nut Linseed Tragacanth Orris Date Sweet Almond

Latin Nux Pinea Linium usitatissimum Astragalus tragacanth Iris germanica Diospyros lotus Prunus amygdalus dulcis Amount 12 drams 9 drams 12 drams ea. 18 drams 16 drams

Preparation:

Dissolve Tragacanth in Violet water, add Honey to form Lohoch (Electuary).

Function:

Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough, strengthens the Lungs

Use:

1. Cough associated with Lung weakness
2. Chronic Cough
3. Hoarseness
4. Diseases of the Lungs associated with deficiency

Dose:

Used as a licking medicine; can be taken internally in doses of 1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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