Species Pectorales
Pectoral Powder

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

German and Russian Pharmacopoeias (C. early 20th century)

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Marshmallow root

Althea officinalis

8 parts

Coltsfoot

Tussilago farfara

4 parts

Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

3 parts

Mullein

Verbascum thapsus

Aniseed

Pimpinella anisum

2 parts ea.

Orris

Iris germanica

1 part

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Stops Cough and Wheezing, clears Phlegm

Use:

1. Cough from Phlegm
2. Bronchitis

Dose:

2–3 grams in a suitable vehicle

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. A compound that went by the name of ‘Hamburg Pectoral Infusion’ added 2 drams of Poppy capsules. This is stronger to stop Cough. Poppy seed could be used instead.

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