Decoction of Maidenhair

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Humain (De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Fresh Maidenhair	Adiantum capillus-veneris	1 oz.
Hyssop	Hyssopus officinale
Bean peeled	Faba
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Lettuce seed	Lactuosa sativa
Purslane seed	Portulaceae oleracea
White Poppy seed	Papaver somniferum
Sweet Almond	Prunus amygdalus dulcis
Bitter Almond	Prunus amygdalus amara
Barley husked	Hordeum vulgare	5 drams ea.
Melon seed	Citrullus vulgaris
Pumpkin seed	Cucurbita pepo
Myrtle berry	Myrtus communis	3 drams ea.
Gum Arabic toasted	Acacia arabica	2 drams
Raisins	Vitis vinifera	15 drams
Date	Diospyros lotus
Fig	Ficus carica	5 each
Jujube	Ziziphus jujuba	30

Preparation:

Decoct in 4 lbs to 1 1⁄2 lbs. water

Function:

Clears Phlegm and Heat, stops Cough

Use:

1. Cough from Heat and Phlegm
2. May be used for Hot-dry and Chronic Coughs

Dose:

3 oz. with sugar of roses or of violets

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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