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Syrup of Maidenhair

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name
Maidenhair
Licorice

Latin
Adiantum capillus-veneris
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Amount
5 oz.
2 oz.


Preparation:
Steep a day in 4 lbs of warm water. After gentle boiling, straining, and pressing, make a syrup with 1 1⁄2 lbs. of fine sugar or Honey (which is better).

Function:
Strengthens and opens the Lungs, clears phlegm and Heat, aids Respiration

Use:
1. Acute Cough

2. Bronchitis
3. Shortness of Breath
4. Laryngitis
5. Pharyngitis
6. also Phlegm obstructing the Stomach


Dose:

2–4 oz, often taken with another syrup such as Coltsfoot

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
1. Can be taken with Syrup of Coltsfoot to make it stronger.
2. Almonds were added to make it stronger. Bitter Almonds are stronger to stop Cough and Wheezing, but Sweet Almonds are more nourishing and better in de
ficient cases.


Similar Formulas
If 1 oz. of Hyssop is added, this is Syrup of Licorice

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