Expert Pills for Cough from Cold and Dryness

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Paulus (De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 )

Herb Name Myrrh Saffron Pine nut Quince seed Fennel seed Aniseed Sweet Almonds Bitter Almonds White Poppy seed Licorice juice

Latin Commiphora molmol Crocus sativus Nux Pinea Cydonia oblonga Foeniculum vulgare Pimpinella anisum Prunus amygdalus dulcis Prunus amygdalus amara Papaver somniferum Succus Glycyrrhiza Amount equal parts

Preparation:

Mix with Sugar Penids three times their weight, and with Fennel juice, and form pills

Function:

Warm and Moisten the Lungs, strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough

Use:

1. Cough from Cold and dryness
2. Cough from deficiency

Dose:

1 dram three times daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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