Compound of Turbith with Anise

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Mastic

Pistacia lentiscus

Aniseed

Pimpinella anisum

Ginger

Zingiber officinalis

1 dram ea.

Turbith

Operculina turpethum

3 drams

Preparation:

Powder and mix with Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Clears Phlegm and Damp

Use:

1. Phlegm in the Stomach with thick tongue coat, poor appetite etc.
2. Phlegm obstructing the Lungs
3. Cough or Asthma with excess Phlegm

Dose:

1–2 drams

Comment:

This is basically the same formula as the Medicamen of Turbith of Avicenna, this just adding Aniseed. Therefore, we have named it Compound of Turbith with Anise which is not its traditional name (the source text gave no specific name).
This and the related Medicament of Turbith are primary formulas for the treatment of Phlegm and Damp obstruction.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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