Antidote for the Liver and Chronic Cough
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)
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Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount * |
|---|---|---|
|
Saussurea lappa | ||
|
Crocus sativus | ||
|
Aloe spp. | ||
|
Styrax officinalis | ||
|
Commiphora molmol | ||
|
Prunus amygdalus amara | ||
|
Gentiana lutea | ||
|
Artemisia absinthum | ||
|
Cyperus rotundus | ||
|
Laurus nobilis | ||
|
Piper nigrum | ||
|
Petroselinum crispum | ||
|
Pimpinella anisum | ||
|
Trigonella foenum-graecum |
10 drams ea. | |
|
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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