Decoction of Hyssop and Rue

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Dioscorides

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Hyssop	Hyssopus officinale
Rue	Ruta graveolens	5 drams ea.
Figs	Ficus carica	2

Preparation:

Decoct together, then add Honey

Function:

Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing

Use:

1. Chronic Coughs
2. Bronchitis
3. Pleurisy
4. Wheezing from thick Phlegm
5. Asthma
6. Shortness of Breath associated with obstruction

Dose:

a cupful 2 or 3 times daily

Comment:

This was first mentioned by Dioscorides, and was listed by more modern authors including Gerard and Culpeper.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

The Syrian Book of Medicine had a variation that used Oregano in place of Hyssop.

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