Pills Proven for Cough

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Galen

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Storax	Styrax officinalis	1 dram
Opium	Papaver somniferum
Galbanum	Ferula spp.
Sulphur	Sulphur viv
Terebinth	Pistacia terebinthus	2 drams ea.
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum	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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