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Antidote for the Liver and Chronic Cough
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)
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Herb Name
Costus
Saffron Aloes Storax Myrrh Bitter Almond Gentian Wormwood Cyperus Bay berry * Black Pepper Parsley seed Aniseed Fenugreek Honey |
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* Daphnidon coctarum, as listed in the source text would appear to be cooked Daphne. ‘Cooking’ is a type of preparation often used to lessen toxicity. However, a footnote in the source text says Daphoides sunt lauri baccae, meaning that the medicine referred to is Bay berry.
Preparation:
Powder, and mix with Honey to form an Electuary
Function:
Clears Phlegm, opens Obstruction, cleanses the Brain, stops Cough
Use:
1. Liver obstruction
2. Chronic Cough
3. Purges Phlegm and bad Humors from the Brain
Dose:
Take as much as a Hazelnut with warm water
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment
