Antipatri

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Antidotarium, Plantini, 1561

Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Pine nut

Nux Pinea

12 drams

Linseed

Linium usitatissimum

9 drams

Tragacanth

Astragalus tragacanth

Orris

Iris germanica

12 drams ea.

Date

Diospyros lotus

18 drams

Sweet Almond

Prunus amygdalus dulcis

16 drams

Preparation:

Dissolve Tragacanth in Violet water, add Honey to form Lohoch (Electuary).

Function:

Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough, strengthens the Lungs

Use:

1. Cough associated with Lung weakness
2. Chronic Cough

3. Hoarseness
4. Diseases of the Lungs associated with de
ficiency

Dose:

Used as a licking medicine; can be taken internally in doses of 1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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