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Pills Proven for Cough

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Galen

Herb Name
Storax
Opium
Galbanum
Sulphur
Terebinth
Black Pepper

Latin
Styrax officinalis
Papaver somniferum
Ferula spp.

Sulphur viv
Pistacia terebinthus
Piper nigrum

Amount
1 dram



2 drams ea.
15 drams

Preparation:
Powder, mix with clarified Celery juice to form pills the size of a Pea

Function:
Clears Phlegm, settles the Lungs, stops Cough

Use:
Cough associated with Cold Phlegm

Dose:

1 pill before bed at night

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
Poppy seed can be used in place of Opium with double the dose. Wild Lettuce juice, if available, can also be used instead.

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