Decoction of Hyssop

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Zacharia (De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Fig	Ficus carica	10
Jujube	Ziziphus jujuba
Sebesten	Cordia spp	30 of each
Raisins	Vitis vinifera
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	10 drams ea.
Marshmallow seed	Althea officinalis
Quince seed	Cydonia oblonga
Hyssop	Hyssopus officinale
Violet	Viola odorata	5 drams ea.

Preparation:

Decoct in water from 3 lbs to 1 lb.

Function:

Strengthen the Lungs, clears Phlegm and Heat, stops Cough and Wheezing

Use:

1. Cough
2. Asthma, Wheezing

Dose:

3 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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