Decoction for Asthma and Difficulty Breathing

Tradition:


Unani

Source / Author:


Syrian ‘Book of Medicine

Herb Name

Fenugreek
Raisins

Latin


Trigonella foenum-graecum
Vitis vinifera

Amount



equal parts

Preparation:


Decoction

Function:


Clears Cold Phlegm, Strengthens the Lungs, Stops Cough and Wheezing

Use:


1. Asthma
2. Difficulty Breathing
In these conditions it is said to “give relief immediately”

Dose:


Give “generous doses” of it warm, several times per day

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:


1. Decoction for Asthma (Zacharia) adds Fig, Date, Celery seed, Fennel seed, Maidenhair, Licorice, Hyssop, Horehound. Some of these can be added to make it stronger.

Similar Formula:
Decoction for Asthma (Zacharia)

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