Powder to Warm the Lungs

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Bitter Almond	Prunus amygdalus amara
Sugar	Saccharum	2 oz. ea.
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare	1 oz.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Cold-Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing

Use:

1. Cold-type Cough
2. Wheezing from excess Cold-Phlegm
3. Chest Pain with congested Cold-Phlegm

Dose:

1 dram with Syrup of Violet or Water of Maidenhair

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Licorice could be used in place of Sugar.

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