Confection for Lung Obstruction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Frankincense	Boswellia sacra
Myrrh	Commiphora molmol
Sa ffron	Crocus sativus
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Cassia Wood	Cinnamonum cassia	1 dram ea.
Honey prepared *	Mel	4 oz.

* Honey is prepared by boiling with Malmsey Wine until thick

Preparation:

Beat the herbs and gums well together, them mix them with the Honey to form a Confection according to Art.

Function:

Opens Obstructions, clears Phlegm, moves Blood, benefits the Lungs

Use:

Specifically used for Lung conditions with Blood stasis
1. Obstructed Lungs from Phlegm and/or Blood Stagnation
2. Excess hard-to-clear Phlegm
3. Difficulty Breathing and Breathlessness

Dose:

1 dram twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. If the Lungs are deficient, add Elecampane and Aniseed
2. If the Lung Yin is deficient, add Comfrey and Marshmallow root

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