Electuary for Asthma

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name Licorice juice Hyssop Maidenhair Cardamon Black Pepper Bitter Almond Round Birthwort Nettle seed Orris Saltpeter Watercress Radish seed

Latin Succus Glycyrrhiza Hyssopus officinale Adiantum capillus-veneris Elettaria cardamomum Piper nigrum Prunus amygdalus amara Aristolchia spp. Urtica dioica Iris germanica Potassium nitrate Nasturtium officinale Raphanus sativa Amount 10 drams ea. 5 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder and with sufficient Honey, form a Confection

Function:

Clears Phlegm, Stops Wheezing

Use:

1. Asthma
2. Also Cough, Wheezing and Breathlessness

Dose:

2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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