Electuary for Asthma

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Licorice juice	Succus Glycyrrhiza
Hyssop	Hyssopus officinale
Maidenhair	Adiantum capillus-veneris	10 drams ea.
Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum
Bitter Almond	Prunus amygdalus amara
Round Birthwort	Aristolchia spp.
Nettle seed	Urtica dioica
Orris	Iris germanica
Saltpeter	Potassium nitrate
Watercress	Nasturtium officinale
Radish seed	Raphanus sativa	5 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder and with sufficient Honey, form a Confection

Function:

Clears Phlegm, Stops Wheezing

Use:

1. Asthma
2. Also Cough, Wheezing and Breathlessness

Dose:

2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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