Antidotum aptum Tussientibus
Antidote Appropriate for Cough

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Saff ron	Crocus sativus
Sa ffl ower	Carthamus tinctorius
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	8 drams ea.
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi
Storax	Styrax officinalis
Opium	Papaver somniferum
Myrrh	Commiphora molmol
Galbanum	Ferula spp.
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Celery seed	Apium graveolens
Carrot seed	Daucus carrota
Henbane seed	Hyoscyamus niger	3 drams ea.
Honey	Mel	sufficient

Preparation:

Powder, and mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Benefits Lungs, stops Cough

Use:

1. Cough
2. Phthisic
3. Periodic Fevers

Dose:

As much as a Walnut, taken with warm water

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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Cautions:

None noted

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