Syrupus Zizyphi Compositum
Syrup of Jujube Compound

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Jujube

Ziziphus jujuba

60

Violet

Viola odorata

Mallow seed

Malva sylvestris

5 drams ea.

Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Maidenhair

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Barley

Hordeum vulgare

1 oz. ea. 

Quince seed

Cydonia oblonga

White Poppy seed

Papaver somniferum

Melon seed

Citrullus vulgaris

Lettuce seed

Lactuosa sativa

Tragacanth

Astragalus tragacanth

3 drams ea.

Preparation:

Add the Jujubes and Barley to 4 lbs. of Fountain Water, and boil for 30 minutes, then add the remaining herbs and seeds, decoct for another 20 minutes, adding the Violet flowers towards the end; it should be boiled to the consumption of one-third, then strain. Dissolve the Gum and 2 lbs. of Sugar, and boil gently to the thickness of Honey, removing the scum as it rises.

Function:

Clears Phlegm and Heat, benefits the Lungs, stops Cough

Use:

1. Hoarseness
2. Hot and dry types of Cough
3. Bronchitis

4. Pleurisy

Dose:

1–3 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Syrup of Poppy.

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