Powder for Severe Sore Throat

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Hemlock seed

Conium maculatum

Radish seed

Raphanus sativa

Asafetida

Ferula asafetida

Borax

Sodium borate

Myrrh

Commiphora molmol

Gum Ammoniac

Dorema ammoniacum

Salt

Sal

Equal parts

Preparation:

Powder finely

Function:

Clears Heat and Toxin, relieves Pain and Swelling

Use:

Used for severe Tonsillitis or Sore Throat where there is a choking feeling and difficulty Breathing.

Dose:

A little is blown directly onto the Throat or Tonsils with a quill or straw.
NOT TAKEN INTERNALLY

Cautions:

1. Not taken internally.
2. Used carefully and only used in small, topical dose

Modifications:

This is a strong medicine, and is given as an example of a strong, topical medicine for severe Sore Throat, including cases where the Tonsils are swollen that Breathing is made difficult or hindered.


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