Pulvis Diatragacanth Calidii
Tragacanth Warming Powder
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicholas
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Astragalus tragacanth | ||
|
Hyssopus officinale |
2 ounces ea. | |
|
Nux Pinea | ||
|
Prunus amygdalus dulcis | ||
|
Linium usitatissimum |
3 drams ea. | |
|
Trigonella foenum-graecum | ||
|
Cinnamonum zeylanicum |
2 drams ea. | |
|
Glycyrrhiza glabra | ||
|
Succus Glycyrrhiza | ||
|
Zingiber officinalis |
1 dram ea. |
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Clears Cold Phlegm, Stops Cough and Wheezing, strengthens the Lungs
Use:
1. Cough
2. Wheezing
3. Shortness of Breath.
4. Also very good for Cold and Weak Stomach with excess Phlegm.
5. It is good for those ‘that are subject to a Consumption’.
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
Diahyssopum (Electuary of Hyssop)
Diaireos Salomonis (Electuary of Orris Root)
Comment:
This was not used nearly as commonly as its counterpart, the Cooling Powder of Tragacanth. However, it is a well composed and useful formula, especially for chronic Lung conditions.
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