Antidotum Apollonii Laodicensis

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
White Pepper	Piper nigrum	20 drams
Sa ff ron	Crocus sativus	6 drams
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Henbane seed	Hyoscyamus niger	4 drams ea.
Asarabacca	Asarum europeum	2 drams
Honey	Mel	sufficient

Preparation:

Powder, and with sufficient Honey, form an Electuary

Function:

Clears Cold Phlegm, Opens the Lungs

Use:

1. Difficulty Breathing
2. Asthma
3. Panting and Gasping
4. Old Coughs
5. Pain of the Lung, Stomach or Interior

Dose:

as much as a Nutmeg

Comment:

The sources text said it is an experienced medicine, and its qualities prevail beyond other medicines, and that within 3 days it heals the patient.

Cautions:

None noted

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