Electuary for Asthma

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Licorice juice	Succus Glycyrrhiza
Violet	Viola odorata	10 drams ea.
Bitter Almond	Prunus amygdalus amara
Marshmallow seed	Althea officinalis
Tragacanth	Astragalus tragacanth
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare	3 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder; Mix with Mucilage of Psyllium, Linseed and Quince seed, and with syrup of Violet, form an Electuary

Function:

Clears Heat and Phlegm, strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough and Wheezing

Use:

1. Asthma
2. Cough from Heat
3. Wheezing, Breathlessness

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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