Electuary for the Lungs

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Lemery (Pharmacopeia Universal, 1749)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Pine nuts	Nux Pinea	1 oz.
Licorice juice	Succus Glycyrrhiza
Sweet Almond	Prunus amygdalus dulcis
Hazel nut	Corylus avellana	1⁄2 oz. ea.
Hyssop	Hyssopus officinale
Maidenhair	Adiantum capillus-veneris
Nettle seeds	Urtica dioica
Orris root	Iris germanica
Round Birthwort	Aristolchia rotunda	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
Elecampane	Inula helenium
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum
Watercress seed	Nasturtium officinale	1⁄2 oz. ea.
Clari fied Honey	Mel	1 lb., 2 oz.

Preparation:

Powder the herbs and form an Electuary with the Honey

Function:

Clears Cold Phlegm, strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough and Wheezing

Use:

1. Cough from Cold-Phlegm
2. Asthma from Cold-Phlegm
3. Chronic Cough with deficiency
4. Chest oppression with excess Cold-Phlegm
5. Difficulty Breathing associated with Lung weakness

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

Birthwort should be avoided

Modifications:

With the removal of Birthwort, this is a safe and effective formula.

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