Pills for Catarrh
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Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:


Wirtzung

Herb Name

Amber
Aloeswood
Storax
Frankincense
Myrrh

Wax
Musk

Latin


Succinum
Aquillaria agallocha
Styrax o
fficinalis
Boswellia sacra
Commiphora molmol
Cera
Moschus

Amount






1 dram ea.
1 scruple
4 grains


Preparation:


Powder and mix with wine to form a pill mass; make very small pills

Function:


Clears Phlegm and Damp, opens Obstructions, regulates Qi

Use:


1. Catarrh associated with Cold
2. Phlegm obstructing the Brain

Dose:


7 pills before bed with wine.

Cautions:


Not to be used during Pregnancy

Modifications:


This would still be effective without Musk

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