Syrupus Zizyphi Compositum
Syrup of Jujube Compound

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name Jujube Violet Mallow seed Licorice Maidenhair Barley Quince seed White Poppy seed Melon seed Lettuce seed Tragacanth

Latin Ziziphus jujuba Viola odorata Malva sylvestris Glycyrrhiza glabra Adiantum capillus-veneris Hordeum vulgare Cydonia oblonga Papaver somniferum Citrullus vulgaris Lactuosa sativa Astragalus tragacanth Amount 60 5 drams ea. 1 oz. ea.  3 drams ea.

Preparation:

Add the Jujubes and Barley to 4 lbs. of Fountain Water, and boil for 30 minutes, then add the remaining herbs and seeds, decoct for another 20 minutes, adding the Violet flowers towards the end; it should be boiled to the consumption of one-third, then strain. Dissolve the Gum and 2 lbs. of Sugar, and boil gently to the thickness of Honey, removing the scum as it rises.

Function:

Clears Phlegm and Heat, benefits the Lungs, stops Cough

Use:

1. Hoarseness
2. Hot and dry types of Cough
3. Bronchitis
4. Pleurisy

Dose:

1–3 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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Syrup of Poppy.

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