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Decoction of Hyssop

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Andrezeos (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)

Herb Name
Hyssop
Agaric
Orris
Licorice
Squinanth
Peony
Asarabacca
Round Birthwort
Gum Ammoniacum
Fennel seed
Stoechas juice concentrate
Horehound juice concentrate
Lacca

Latin
Hyssopus officinale
Fomitopsis o
fficinalis
Iris germanica
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Juncus odoratus
Paeonia o
fficinalis
Asarum europeum
Aristolchia spp.
Dorema ammoniacum
Foeniculum vulgare
Lavendula stoechas
Marrubium vulgare
Laccifer lacca

Amount












2 aur. ea. *


* Aur is a traditional weight being that of a Gold coin. Over time, it was reduced from over 8 grams to around 6 grams.

Preparation:
Decoct in sufficient water until one-third is wasted

Function:
Clear Phlegm, benefit the Lungs, stops Cough and Wheezing

Use:
1. Asthma
2. Shortness of Breath
3. Chronic Cough
4. Chest pain


Dose:

3 oz., or a small cupful twice daily

Cautions:
None noted

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