The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s1.t1.23

c5.s1.t1.23

In diseases supposed to be caused by deranged phlegm, such as catarrh, sore throat, cough, asthma, discharges from the ears and nose etc, aconite is used in combination with other heating medicines. The following called Kapha ketu rasa² is a well known medicine for these diseases. Take of aconite, borax, long pepper, and conch-shell lime, equal parts; powder, mix and soak the mixture three times successively in fresh ginger juice. Dose, two grains, to be given with ginger juice. A preparation similar to the above and called Bhairava rasa, is used in hoarseness and loss of voice.