Infusion to Purge Phlegm

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Agaric	Fomitopsis officinalis
Chebula	Terminalia chebula	1 dram ea.
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Rock Salt	Sal Gem	1⁄2 scruple ea.

Preparation:

Bruise; infuse for 10 hours in Sage or Wormwood water; press, and sweeten with Sugar. It could be infused in water with a little Sage and/or Wormwood added.

Function:

Clears Phlegm

Use:

1. Phlegm disease
2. especially for Cough, Asthma

Dose:

2–4 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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