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Syrupus Zizyphi Compositum
Syrup of Jujube Compound


Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Mesue

Herb Name
Jujube
Violet
Mallow seed
Licorice
Maidenhair
Barley
Quince seed
White Poppy seed
Melon seed
Lettuce seed
Tragacanth

Latin
Ziziphus jujuba
Viola odorata
Malva sylvestris
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Adiantum capillus-veneris
Hordeum vulgare
Cydonia oblonga

Papaver somniferum
Citrullus vulgaris
Lactuosa sativa
Astragalus tragacanth

Amount
60

5 drams ea.



1 oz. ea. 




3 drams ea.

Preparation:
Add the Jujubes and Barley to 4 lbs. of Fountain Water, and boil for 30 minutes, then add the remaining herbs and seeds, decoct for another 20 minutes, adding the Violet flowers towards the end; it should be boiled to the consumption of one-third, then strain. Dissolve the Gum and 2 lbs. of Sugar, and boil gently to the thickness of Honey, removing the scum as it rises.

Function:
Clears Phlegm and Heat, benefits the Lungs, stops Cough

Use:
1. Hoarseness
2. Cough
3. Bronchitis

4. Pleurisy

Dose:

1–3 oz.

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:

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