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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 officinale
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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