Medicament Strong Against Asthma

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Acastror (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Horehound	Marrubium vulgare
Birthwort	Aristolchia spp.	2 drams ea.
Lacca	Laccifer lacca	3 drams

Preparation:

Powder and form a confection with three times their weight of Honey.

Function:

Opens the Lungs, Clears Phlegm, Stops Wheezing

Use:

Asthma

Dose:

1–2 drams, up to 3 drams

Cautions:

This contains Aristolchia, which is banned. However, a number of herbs are used as a substitute for Birthwort.

Modifications:

1. Prepared Arum root has been used as a substitute for Birthwort which would be relevant in this formula.

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