Antidote for the Liver and Chronic Cough

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Costus	Saussurea lappa
Sa ffron	Crocus sativus
Aloes	Aloe spp.
Storax	Styrax officinalis
Myrrh	Commiphora molmol
Bitter Almond	Prunus amygdalus amara
Gentian	Gentiana lutea
Wormwood	Artemisia absinthum
Cyperus	Cyperus rotundus
Bay berry *	Laurus nobilis
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum
Parsley seed	Petroselinum crispum
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Fenugreek	Trigonella foenum-graecum	10 drams ea.
Honey	Mel	Sufficient

* Daphnidon coctarum, as listed in the source text would appear to be cooked Daphne. ‘Cooking’ is a type of preparation often used to lessen toxicity. However, a footnote in the source text says Daphoides sunt lauri baccae, meaning that the medicine referred to is Bay berry.

Preparation:

Powder, and mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Clears Phlegm, opens Obstruction, cleanses the Brain, stops Cough

Use:

1. Liver obstruction
2. Chronic Cough
3. Purges Phlegm and bad Humors from the Brain

Dose:

Take as much as a Hazelnut with warm water

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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