Powder for Dry Cough

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Poppy seed	Papaver somniferum	1 1⁄4 ounce
Starch	Amylum	1⁄2 ounce ea.
Tragacanth	Astragalus tragacanth	3 drams ea.
Gum Arabic	Acacia arabica
Gourd seed, peeled	Cucurbitas spp.
Quince seed	Cydonia oblonga

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Phlegm, moistens the Lungs

Use:

Dry Cough

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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