Electuary for the Lungs

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Lemery (Pharmacopeia Universal, 1749)

Herb Name Pine nuts Licorice juice Sweet Almond Hazel nut Hyssop Maidenhair Nettle seeds Orris root Round Birthwort Elecampane Black Pepper Watercress seed Clarified Honey

Latin Nux Pinea Succus Glycyrrhiza Prunus amygdalus dulcis Corylus avellana Hyssopus officinale Adiantum capillus-veneris Urtica dioica Iris germanica Aristolchia rotunda Inula helenium Piper nigrum Nasturtium officinale Mel Amount 1 oz. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 1 lb., 2 oz.

Preparation:

Powder the herbs and form an Electuary with the Honey

Function:

Clears Cold Phlegm, strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough and Wheezing

Use:

1. Cough from Cold-Phlegm
2. Asthma from Cold-Phlegm
3. Chronic Cough with deficiency
4. Chest oppression with excess Cold-Phlegm
5. Difficulty Breathing associated with Lung weakness

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

Birthwort should be avoided

Modifications:

With the removal of Birthwort, this is a safe and effective formula.

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