Infusion to Purge Phlegm

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name Agaric Chebula Ginger Aniseed Rock Salt

Latin Fomitopsis officinalis Terminalia chebula Zingiber officinalis Pimpinella anisum Sal Gem Amount 1 dram ea. 1⁄2 scruple ea.

Preparation:

Bruise; infuse for 10 hours in Sage or Wormwood water; press, and sweeten with Sugar. It could be infused in water with a little Sage and/or Wormwood added.

Function:

Clears Phlegm

Use:

1. Phlegm disease
2. especially for Cough, Asthma

Dose:

2–4 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

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