Syrup of Licorice
Western
Mesue
Steep in 4 lbs of hot water; after 24 hours, boil until half is consumed, then strain and clarify. With honey, penids, and sugar, 8 oz of each, make a syrup, and before it is boiled, add Red Rose Water 6 oz.
Clears Thick Phlegm, stops Cough
1. Cough
2. Bronchitis
3. obstructed Phlegm of the Lungs
4. Shortness of Breath
5. Pleurisy
6. may be useful in Tumors of the Mouth or throat
1 oz., taken alone, or with Pectoral decoction
None noted
Note that this is Syrup of Maidenhair with Hyssop added.
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Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Mesue
Herb NameLicoriceWhite (or Red) Maidenhair Hyssop |
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Preparation:
Steep in 4 lbs of hot water; after 24 hours, boil until half is consumed, then strain and clarify. With honey, penids, and sugar, 8 oz of each, make a syrup, and before it is boiled, add Red Rose Water 6 oz.
Function:
Clears Thick Phlegm, stops Cough
Use:
1. Cough
2. Bronchitis
3. obstructed Phlegm of the Lungs
4. Shortness of Breath
5. Pleurisy
6. may be useful in Tumors of the Mouth or throat
Dose:
1 oz., taken alone, or with Pectoral decoction
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
Note that this is Syrup of Maidenhair with Hyssop added.
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