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Asthma
Special Formulas:
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DECOCTION FOR ASTHMA & DIFFICULTY BREATHING
Raisins, stoned Fenugreek equal parts Decoct in Rain Water. Give a draught from several times daily. 'It gives relief immediately'. (Syrian "Book of Medicine", trans. by Wallis Budge, 1913) PILLS FOR ASTHMA AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH (1) Sulphur Wild Rue seed Birthwort Wormwood Frankincense Gum Ammoniac equal parts Beat with Vinegar and form pills the size of bean. Take 3 monring and evening. (Syrian "Book of Medicine", trans. by Wallis Budge, 1913) PILLS FOR ASTHMA AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH (2) Aniseed Sulphur 6 drams each Gum Ammoniac Castoreum Nigella 4 drams each Beat with water and form pills the size of bean. Take 5 monring and evening, taking oxymel after. (Syrian "Book of Medicine", trans. by Wallis Budge, 1913) |
DECOCTION FOR ASTHMA OF ZACHARIA.
Fig Raisins stoned 10 drams Dates 7 drams Celery seed Fennel seed Maidenhair Licorice Hyssop Horehound Fenugreek 5 drams Decoct in sufficient water Take 1 oz. with Honey DECOCTION FOR ASTHMA FROM CRASS HUMORS OF HAMECH. Celery root Fennel root Anise root 6 aureos* Licorice 4 aureos Sweet Almond Bitter Almond 4 drams Anise Hyssop Mallow seed 5 drams Raisins Jujubes 20 drams Figs 6 *Aureos = 8.18 grams Decoct in 7 lbs to the third part; give with honey or penids. ELECTUARY FOR ASTHMA. Licorice juice Violet 10 drams Bitter Almond Marshmallow seed Tragacanth Fennel seed 3 drams Mix with Mucilage of Psyllium, Linseed and Quince seed and syrup of Violet to form an Electuary. |