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Pectoral Powder

Species PectoralesPectoral Powder Tradition: Western Source / Author: German and Russian Pharmacopoeias (C. early 20th century) Herb Name Marshmallow rootColtsfootLicoriceMullein AniseedOrris Latin Althea officinalis Tussilago farfara Glycyrrhiza glabra Verbascum thapsus Pimpinella anisum Iris germanica Amount 8 parts4 parts3 parts 2 parts ea.1 part Preparation: Powder Function: Stops Cough and Wheezing, clears Phlegm Use: 1. Cough…

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Decoction of Horehound

Decoction of Horehound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name HorehoundElecampaneColtsfootLicorice Latin Marrubium vulgare Inula helenium Tussilago farfara Glycyrrhiza glabra Amount 1 oz. ea. Preparation: Decoct them in 1 quart of water for 10 minutes, strain. In later times, one- quarter of an ounce of Ammonium Carbonate, and 1 oz. of Brandy was added to…

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Syrup of Horehound (Fernelius)

Syrupus Marubiuum, or Syrupus de PrassioSyrup of Horehound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Fernel Herb Name HorehoundMaidenhairOreganoHyssopCalamintThymeSavoryScabiousColtsfootLicoricePolypodyFennel rootParsley rootAniseedCotton seedRaisins Fat Fig Latin Marrubium vulgare Adiantum capillus-veneris Oreganum vulgare Hyssopus officinale Calamintha officinalis Thymus vulgarisSatureja montana Scabiosa arvensis Tussilago farfara Glycyrrhiza glabra Polypodium vulgare Foeniculum vulgare Petroselinum crispum Pimpinella anisum Gossypium herbaceum Vitis viniferaFicus carica…

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AntiAsthmatic Syrup (D’Aquin)

Anti-Asthmatic Syrup Tradition: Western Source / Author: D’Aquin Herb Name BarleyButterburParsley rootElecampaneFennel rootLicoriceRaisins DateJujubeSebestenColtsfootLungwortHyssopHorehoundMaidenhairAniseedCotton seedColtsfoot flowerCatsfoot Latin Hordeum vulgare Petasites vulgaris Petroselinum crispum Inula helenium Foeniculum vulgare Glycyrrhiza glabra Vitis vinifera Diospyros lotus Ziziphus jujuba Cordia spp Tussilago farfara Pulmonaria officinalis Hyssopus officinale Marrubium vulgare Adiantum capillus-veneris Pimpinella anisum Gossypium herbaceum Tussilago farfara Antennaria dioica…

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Traumatic Decoction (Pharmacopoeia Pauperum)

Traumatic Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Pauperum, 1718 Herb Name AgrimonyGround IvyScabiousColtsfootHyssopLicoriceElecampane Latin Agrimonia eupatoria Glechoma hederacea Scabiosa arvensis Tussilago farfara Hyssopus officinale Glycyrrhiza glabra Inula helenium Amount 4 handfuls 2 handfuls ea. 1 handful4 oz.1 oz. Preparation: Boil in sufficient water to 1 Gallon Function: Clears Heat, moves Blood, promotes Healing, strengthens…

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Decoction to Strengthen the Lungs

Decoction to Strengthen the Lungs Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name ElecampaneFigsLicoriceComfreyColtsfoot flower Latin Inula heleniumFicus carica Glycyrrhiza glabra Symphytum officinale Tussilago farfara Amount 2 drams 2 1 dram ea. 1 pugil Preparation: Prepare a standard Decoction Function: strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Chronic Cough2. Wheezing3. Breathlessness associated with Lung…

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Infusion of Seven Flowers

Infusion of Seven Flowers Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Book of Herbs, Lady Rosalind Northcote, 1903 Herb Name Mullein flowersLinden flowersViolet flowersPoppy flowersColtsfoot flowersMallow flowersMarshmallow flowers Latin Verbascum thapsus Tilia europaViola odorata Papaver somniferum Tussilago farfara Malva sylvestris Althea officinalis Amount 1 pugil ea. Preparation: Prepare a standard infusion Function: clears Wind and Heat,…

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Syrup for Asthma (Wirtzung)

Syrup for Asthma Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name ElecampaneLicoriceSageMaidenhairColtsfootLungwortVioletHyssopPennyroyalThymeParsley rootPolypody rootAniseedFennel seedMallow seedAgaric preparedFig CurrantIndian SpikenardSquinanthGalangalGingerGrains of ParadiseBorage flowersBugloss flowersViolet flowersChicory flowers Latin Inula heleniumGlycyrrhiza glabraSalvia officinalisAdiantum capillus-venerisTussilago farfaraPulmonaria officinalisViola odorata Hyssopus officinaleMentha pulegiumThymus vulgarisPetroselinum crispumPolypodium vulgarePimpinella anisumFoeniculum vulgareMalva sylvestrisFomitopsis officinalisFicus carica Ribes nigrumNardostachys jatamansiJuncus odoratusAlpina officinarumZingiber officinalisAframomum meleguetaBorago officinalisAnchusa officinalisViola odorataChicorium…

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Syrup Against Consumption

Syrupus Phthisicus,Or, Syrupus Helix ResumptivusOr, Syrupus ResumptivusSyrup Against Consumption,Or, Syrup of Snails Resumptive,Or, The Resumptive Syrup Tradition: Western Source / Author: Renodeus Herb Name Snail FleshBarleyDateRaisins LicoriceJujubeSebestenCotton seedMelon seedGourd seedCucumber seedLettuce seedWhite Poppy seedColtsfoot LungwortVioletWater Lily flowers Latin HelixHordeum vulgare Diospyros lotus Vitis vinifera Glycyrrhiza glabra Ziziphus jujubaCordia spp Gossypium herbaceum Citrullus vulgarisCucurbita spp.Cucumis sativus…

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Pectoral Decoction (London, 1650)

Decoctum PectoralePectoral Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: London Pharmacopeia, 1650 Herb Name Raisins, stonedSebestensJujubesDates, stonedFigs Pearl Barley, washedLicoriceMaidenhairHyssop Coltsfoot Latin Vitis viniferaCordia sppZiziphus jujubaDiospyros lotusFicus caricaHordeum vulgare Glycyrrhiza glabra Adiantum capillus-veneris Hyssopus officinale Tussilago farfara Amount 1 oz. 15 ea.6 41 ounce 1⁄2 ounce 1 handful ea. Preparation: Boil the Barley in 3 pounds…

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Decoction of Hyssop and Coltsfoot (Wirtzung)

Decoction of Hyssop and Coltsfoot Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name HyssopColtsfootFigsRaisinsLicorice Latin Hyssopus officinale Tussilago farfara Ficus caricaVitis vinifera Glycyrrhiza glabra Amount 1 handful ea. 1 oz. ea. Preparation: Boil in Water until one-third is consumed Function: Clears Phlegm, strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough Use: 1. Cough2. Lung weakness Dose: a cupful…

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Syrup of Comfrey Compound

Syrupus SymphytumSyrup of Comfrey Compound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Fernel Herb Name Comfrey leafBugle leafRed RosesBetonyBurnetPlantainKnotgrassScabiousColtsfoot Latin Symphytum officinale Ajuga reptensRosa gallicaBetonica officinalis Sanguisorba officinalis Plantago majus Polygonum aviculare Scabiosa arvensis Tussilago farfara Amount 3 handfuls ea. 2 handfuls ea. Preparation: Press the juice from the fresh herbs; boil it, remove the scum, strain…

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