Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Avicenna (Luminare Majus, 1551)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Linseed torrefied	Linium usitatissimum
Raisins	Vitis vinifera	1 lb. ea.
Pine nut	Nux Pinea
Sweet Almonds	Prunus amygdalus dulcis
Bitter Almonds	Prunus amygdalus amara	6 oz. ea.
Hazelnut torrefied	Corylus avellana
Turpentine	Pistacia terebinthus
Orris	Iris germanica	1 oz. ea.
Myrrh	Commiphora molmol
Saffron	Crocus sativus
Frankincense	Boswellia sacra	1⁄2 oz. ea.

Preparation:

Grind and sieve; it was traditionally beaten with Asses milk, formed into Troches, then dried in the shade, this being repeated three times. Then it was made into an Electuary (Lohoch) with Honey, and kept for use.

Function:

Clears Phlegm, stops Cough, strengthens the Lungs

Use:

1. Cough–dry, chronic, irritable; from Phlegm or Deficiency
2. Weakness of the Lungs–Wheezing, Breathlessness

Dose:

Licked throughout the day; dose would be 1 dram if taken

Comment:

Albotin is an old name for Turpentine.

Cautions:

None noted

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