LAUNG

 (Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr & Perry, Lavanga)

Used For:

• Cough

• Cold / Hiccough

• Indigestion

• Toothache

• Bad breath

• Ear pain

Remedies:

• Cough: To be chewed frequently or 1 gm powder with honey, 2–3 times in divided doses.

• Cold / Hiccough: 20 ml warm decoction prepared by boiling 1 gm clove; take 3–4 times daily. Useful in both dry and productive cough.

• Indigestion: 1–2 gm powder with honey in three divided doses.

• Toothache: Crushed clove should be kept in the carious tooth.

• Bad breath: Small piece should be chewed frequently.

• Ear pain: Warm coconut oil prepared by boiling clove powder should be instilled in the ear twice daily (Do not use when there is discharge).