Antidotum Congruens Tussientibus
Antidote Suitable for Cough

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Sulphur	Sulphura
Opium	Papaver somniferum
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum	18 dr., 2 scr.
Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi
Sa ff ron	Crocus sativus
Cassia	Cinnamonum cassia
Balsam wood	Commiphora opobalsamum
Euphorbium	Euphorbium resinifera
Castoreum	Castoreum
Pyrethrum	Anacyclus pyrethrum
Celtic Orris	Iris spp.
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Parsley seed	Petroselinum crispum
Celery seed	Apium graveolens
Henbane seed	Hyoscyamus niger
Wild Parsley	Petroselinum agreste
Carrot seed	Daucus carrota
Macedonian Parsley seed	Petroselinum macedonicum	9 dr., 1 scr.
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus	16 drams
Honey	Mel	sufficient

Preparation:

Powder, and mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Stops Cough, clears Phlegm, opens Obstructions, eases Pain

Use:

1. Cough
2. Stomach pain
3. Pleurisy
4. Kidney pain
5. Colic

Dose:

as much as a Hazelnut with warm water

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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