Syrup for Asthma

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Elecampane	Inula helenium
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	3⁄4 oz. ea.
Sage	Salvia officinalis
Maidenhair	Adiantum capillus-veneris
Coltsfoot	Tussilago farfara
Lungwort	Pulmonaria officinalis
Violet	Viola odorata
Hyssop	Hyssopus officinale	1 handful ea.
Pennyroyal	Mentha pulegium
Thyme	Thymus vulgaris	1⁄2 handful ea.
Parsley root	Petroselinum crispum
Polypody root	Polypodium vulgare
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Mallow seed	Malva sylvestris	1⁄2 oz. ea.
Agaric prepared	Fomitopsis officinalis	3 drams
Fig	Ficus carica	10 or 12
Currant	Ribes nigrum	4 oz.
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi
Squinanth	Juncus odoratus
Galangal	Alpina officinarum	1⁄2 dram ea.
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Grains of Paradise	Aframomum melegueta	1 scruple ea.
Borage fl owers	Borago officinalis
Bugloss fl owers	Anchusa officinalis
Violet fl owers	Viola odorata
Chicory flowers	Chicorium intybus	1 pugil ea.

Preparation:

Decoct with a mild fire; strain and press. Add enough Sugar to form a syrup as thick as honey.

Function:

Strengthen the Lungs, clears Phlegm, stops Cough and Wheezing

Use:

1. Asthma
2. Chronic Bronchitis
3. Cough and Wheezing

Dose:

Lick as often as required; or hold some in the mouth and swallow the saliva.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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