Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Jujube	Ziziphus jujuba	60
Violet	Viola odorata
Mallow seed	Malva sylvestris	5 drams ea.
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Maidenhair	Adiantum capillus-veneris
Barley	Hordeum vulgare	1 oz. ea.
Quince seed	Cydonia oblonga
White Poppy seed	Papaver somniferum
Melon seed	Citrullus vulgaris
Lettuce seed	Lactuosa sativa
Tragacanth	Astragalus tragacanth	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. Hot and dry types of Cough
3. Bronchitis
4. Pleurisy

Dose:

1–3 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Syrup of Poppy.

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