Powder for Severe Sore Throat

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Hemlock seed	Conium maculatum
Radish seed	Raphanus sativa
Asafetida	Ferula asafetida
Borax	Sodium borate
Myrrh	Commiphora molmol
Gum Ammoniac	Dorema ammoniacum
Salt	Sal	Equal parts

Preparation:

Powder finely

Function:

Clears Heat and Toxin, relieves Pain and Swelling

Use:

Used for severe Tonsillitis or Sore Throat where there is a choking feeling and difficulty Breathing.

Dose:

A little is blown directly onto the Throat or Tonsils with a quill or straw.
NOT TAKEN INTERNALLY

Cautions:

1. Not taken internally.
2. Used carefully and only used in small, topical dose

Modifications:

This is a strong medicine, and is given as an example of a strong, topical medicine for severe Sore Throat, including cases where the Tonsils are swollen that Breathing is made difficult or hindered.

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