Expert Pills for Cough from Cold and Dryness

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Paulus (De morbus internis curandis, Mesue, 1551 )

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Myrrh	Commiphora molmol
Sa ff ron	Crocus sativus
Pine nut	Nux Pinea
Quince seed	Cydonia oblonga
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Sweet Almonds	Prunus amygdalus dulcis
Bitter Almonds	Prunus amygdalus amara
White Poppy seed	Papaver somniferum
Licorice juice	Succus Glycyrrhiza	equal parts

Preparation:

Mix with Sugar Penids three times their weight, and with Fennel juice, and form pills

Function:

Warm and Moisten the Lungs, strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough

Use:

1. Cough from Cold and dryness
2. Cough from deficiency

Dose:

1 dram three times daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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