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Decoction of Maidenhair

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Humain (De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551)

Herb Name
Fresh Maidenhair
Hyssop
Bean peeled
Fennel seed
Aniseed

Lettuce seed
Purslane seed
White Poppy seed
Sweet Almond
Bitter Almond
Barley husked
Melon seed
Pumpkin seed
Myrtle berry

Gum Arabic toasted
Raisins
Date
Fig

Jujube
Latin
Adiantum capillus-veneris
Hyssopus o
fficinale
Faba
Foeniculum vulgare
Pimpinella anisum
Lactuosa sativa
Portulaceae oleracea
Papaver somniferum
Prunus amygdalus dulcis
Prunus amygdalus amara
Hordeum vulgare
Citrullus vulgaris
Cucurbita pepo

Myrtus communis
Acacia arabica
Vitis vinifera
Diospyros lotus
Ficus carica
Ziziphus jujuba

Amount
1 oz.









5 drams ea.


3 drams ea.
2 drams
15 drams


5 each
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

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