Electuary to Cleanse the Lungs

Tradition:

Unani / Iranian

Source / Author:

The Medical Formulary of al Samarqandi

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Orris	Iris germanica
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	equal parts

Preparation:

Powder and mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Clears Cold Phlegm, Strengthens the Lungs

Use:

1. Cough from Cold Phlegm
2. Wheezing, Asthma

Dose:

Half–1 dram

Comment:

The texts specifies that the proportions of both mediicnes can be altered according to need.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. To cleanse the Lungs, add Hyssop and Figs
2. To strengthen the Lungs, add Pine nuts and Raisins
3. To more strongly stop Cough, add Bitter Almond

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