Decoction for Asthma from Crass Humors

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Hamech (De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551)

Herb Name Celery root Fennel root Aniseed root Licorice Sweet Almonds Bitter Almonds Aniseed Hyssop Mallow seed Raisins Jujube Fig

Latin Apium graveolens Foeniculum vulgare Pimpinella anisum Glycyrrhiza glabra Prunus amygdalus dulcis Prunus amygdalus amara Pimpinella anisum Hyssopus officinale Malva sylvestris Vitis vinifera Ziziphus jujuba Ficus carica Amount 6 aureos ea. * 4 aureos * 4 drams ea. 5 drams ea. 20 drams ea. 6

* NOTE: an Aureos is the weight of a Gold coin. It was originally 8.18 grams, but successive Emperors reduced the weight down to about 6 grams, approximately 1 1⁄2 drams.

Preparation:

Decoct in 7 lbs to the third part; give with honey or penids

Function:

Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing

Use:

1. Asthma from cold, thick Phlegm
2. Asthma Wheezing or Cough with deficiency

Dose:

a small cupful twice daily.

Cautions:

None noted

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