Decoction for Cold Coughs

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Nicholas Myrepsus

Herb Name Horehound Rue Hyssop Oregano Thyme Wild Savory Pennyroyal Fennel seed Aniseed

Latin Marrubium vulgare Ruta graveolens Hyssopus officinale Oreganum vulgare Thymus vulgaris Satureja montana Mentha pulegium Foeniculum vulgare Pimpinella anisum Amount equal parts

Preparation:

Decoct, strain then add Honey

Function:

Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough

Use:

1. Cold-type Cough
2. ‘Wet’ Cough
3. Chronic Cough
4. Bronchitis
5. Whooping Cough
6. Spasmodic Cough

Dose:

a small cupful 2 or 3 times daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Licorice or Raisins would be a good addition to sweeten and strengthen the Lungs.

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