Decoction for Cough and Asthma

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Galen (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Hyssop	Hyssopus officinale
Basil	Ocinum basilicum
Maidenhair	Adiantum capillus-veneris
Horehound	Marrubium vulgare
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	6 drams ea.

Preparation:

Decoct in sufficient water down to half, strain, and add Honey

Function:

Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough, benefits the Lungs

Use:

1. Cough
2. Asthma

Dose:

a small cupful twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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