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Decoction for Cold Coughs

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Nicholas Myrepsus

Herb Name
Horehound
Rue
Hyssop
Oregano
Thyme
Wild Savory
Pennyroyal
Fennel seed
Aniseed

Latin
Marrubium vulgare
Ruta graveolens
Hyssopus o
fficinale
Oreganum vulgare
Thymus vulgaris
Satureja montana
Mentha pulegium
Foeniculum vulgare
Pimpinella anisum

Amount








equal parts

Preparation:
Decoct, strain then add Honey

Function:
Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough

Use:
1. Cold-type Cough

2. ‘Wet’ Cough
3. Chronic Cough
4. Bronchitis
5. Whooping Cough
6. Spasmodic Cough


Dose:
a small cupful 2 or 3 times daily

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
Licorice or Raisins would be a good addition to sweeten and strengthen the Lungs.

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