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Medicament Strong Against Asthma

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Acastror (Omnia Quae extant in Latinum Sermonem Conversa, 1556)

Herb Name
Horehound
Birthwort
Lacca
Latin
Marrubium vulgare
Aristolchia spp.
Laccifer lacca
Amount

2 drams ea.
3 drams

Preparation:
Powder and form a confection with three times their weight of Honey.

Function:
Opens the Lungs, Clears Phlegm, Stops Wheezing

Use:
Asthma

Dose:
1–2 drams, up to 3 drams

Cautions:
This contains Aristolchia, which is banned. However, a number of herbs are used as a substitute for Birthwort.

Modifications:
1. Prepared Arum root has been used as a substitute for Birthwort which would be relevant in this formula.

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