Antidotum Asthmaticus
Antidote Against Asthma

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Sugar Penid	Penidiarum	50 drams
Pine nut	Nux Pinea
Raisin	Vitis vinifera
Sweet Almond	Prunus amygdalus dulcis
Date	Diospyros lotus
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis	7 drams ea.
Starch	Amyli
Tragacanth	Astragalus tragacanth
Frankincense	Boswellia sacra
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Bean meal	Faba
Linseed	Linium usitatissimum	4 drams ea.
Honey	Mel	sufficient

Preparation:

Powder, and mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Strengthen the Lungs, stops Cough

Use:

1. Asthma
2. Cough
3. Phthisic
4. Pleurisy

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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Antidotum Asthmaticus Antidote Against Asthma