Troches to Strengthen the Lungs

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name Rose Pomegranate flower Dragon’s Blood Starch Libani Tragacanth Mastic Gum Arabic Saffron Amber Myrrh

Latin Rosa gallica Punica granatum Daemonorops draco Amylum Cedrus libani Astragalus tragacanth Pistacia lentiscus Acacia arabica Crocus sativus Succinum Commiphora molmol Amount 2 drams ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 1⁄3 dram ea. 5 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder and with Rob of Quince, form Troches

Function:

Clears Heat, Nourish Yin, strengthen the Lung Qi

Use:

1. Cough and Breathlessness from Lung deficiency

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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