This section is from the "Herb Formulas" extract from the "Herbs for Health" book, by Otto Mausert
6: Asthma Inhalation Powder formula
Note: This powder is used by Inhalation only; The powder is burned and only the smoke is inhaled.
1. Stramonium Leaves Ounces 6
2. Henbane Leaves Ounces 1/2
3. Lobelia Herb Ounces 1/2
4. Belladonna Leaves Ounces 1/2
5. Cascarilla Bark Ounces 1/2
6. Nitrate of Potash Ounces 1/2
Mix well and keep in a dry place, using powdered material.
Directions: Place about half a teaspoonful of the mixture on a piece of
tin or porcelain, light it with a match and inhale the fumes through the
Nostrils. This should be done immediately upon sensing the approach of an
Asthmatic Paroxysm.
 
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