Powder for the Lungs (Wirtzung)
Powder for the Lungs
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Wirtzung
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Poppy seed | Papaver somniferum | 1 1⁄4 ounces |
| Starch | Amylum | 3 drams ea. |
| Tragacanth | Astragalus tragacanth | 7 drams ea. |
| Gourd kernel | Cucurbitas spp. | 5 drams ea. |
| Pumpkin kernel | Cucurbita pepo | 3 drams ea. |
| Cucumber kernel | Cucumis sativus | equal to the rest |
| Melon kernel | Citrullus vulgaris | |
| Purslane seed | Portulaceae oleracea | |
| Mallow seed | Malva sylvestris | |
| Tabasheer | Bambusae silicae | |
| Licorice juice | Glycyrrhiza succus | |
| Sugar Penids | Saccharum penidum |
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:
Back To POWDERS
Back to FORMULAS
How to Modify a Formula
Substitutes
Weights & Measures
