Powder for the Lungs

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Poppy seed	Papaver somniferum	1 1⁄4 ounces
Starch	Amylum
Tragacanth	Astragalus tragacanth	3 drams ea.
Gourd kernel	Cucurbitas spp.
Pumpkin kernel	Cucurbita pepo
Cucumber kernel	Cucumis sativus
Melon kernel	Citrullus vulgaris	7 drams ea.
Purslane seed	Portulaceae oleracea
Mallow seed	Malva sylvestris	5 drams ea.
Tabasheer	Bambusae silicae
Licorice juice	Glycyrrhiza succus	3 drams ea.
Sugar Penids	Saccharum penidum	equal to the rest

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Phlegm and Heat, stops Cough, Nourishes Lung Yin

Use:

1. all types of Cough
2. Lung Ulcers
3. Consumption
4. Wirtzung said it is good for ‘those that do cough up pieces of their lights [Lungs]’.

Dose:

2 drams every morning with Syrup of Poppy (for Cough) or Jujubes

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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