Decoction for Catarrh

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Formulario Universal, Francisco Álvarez Alcalá, Madrid, 1841

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Bugloss root	Anchusa officinalis	1 oz.
Asparagus root	Asparagus officinale
Agrimony	Agrimonia eupatoria
Pimpinella	Pimpinella saxifraga
Scabious	Scabiosa arvensis
Maidenhair	Adiantum capillus-veneris	1 handful ea.
Cream of Tartar	Potassium Bitartrate	1 dram

Preparation:

Prepare a standard decoction

Function:

Clears Heat, resolves Phlegm, benefits Yin

Use:

1. Catarrh
2. Convalescence from Pneumonia
3. Convalescence from Pleurisy

Dose:

several cupfuls daily

Cautions:

Should not be used long-term

Modifications:

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