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Electuary of Comfrey (Fioravantus)

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium SymphytiElectuary of Comfrey Tradition: Western Source / Author: Fioravantus Herb Name Comfrey rootPomegranate peelAloeswoodMyrrh MasticSarcocollaDragon’s BloodHoney Latin Symphytum officinale Punica granatum Aquillaria agallocha Commiphora molmol Pistacia lentiscus Astragalus sarcocolla Daemonorops draco Mel Amount 1 lb.1 oz.6 drams 2 drams ea. 16 oz. Preparation: Powder the herbs and gums, then with the Honey, form an…

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Astringent Strengthening Decoction

ByAdam Tate

Astringent Strengthening Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Comfrey rootMadderSagePennyroyalOak leavesRed RoseCumin seedCrude Alum Latin Symphytum officinaleRubia tinctorumSalvia officinalisMentha pulegiumQuercus spp. Rosa gallicaCuminum cyminumAlumen Amount 2 drams ea. 1 handful ea. 1⁄2 handful ea. 2 drams ea. Preparation: Form a decoction in 3 lbs. of Red Wine. Function: Astringent Use: Prolapse of the…

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Vulnerary Decoction

ByAdam Tate

Vulnerary Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Comfrey rootPlantainMarshmallowPimpinellaVeronicaSanicleLicorice Figs Latin Symphytum officinale Plantago majus Althea officinalis Pimpinella saxifraga Veronica officinlis Sanicula europaea Glycyrrhiza glabra Ficus carica Amount 2 oz. 3 drams ea. 1⁄2 handful ea. 3 drams7 Preparation: Decoct in 1 1⁄2 lbs. each of water and red wine; strain, and add…

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Infusion for Hernia (Wirtzung)

ByAdam Tate

Infusion for Hernia Tradition: Western Source / Author: Wirtzung Herb Name Comfrey rootSanicleSoloman’s SealHorsetail Latin Symphytum officinale Sanicula europaea Polygonatum officinale Equisetum arvense Amount equal parts Preparation: Prepare a standard infusion Function: Astringent, promotes Healing Use: 1. Hernia2. Aneurism, Varicose veins Dose: a cupful twice daily for 10 or 12 days Cautions: None noted Modifications:…

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Wine for Incontinence

ByAdam Tate

Wine for Incontinence Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius, Opera Medica, 1737 Herb Name Comfrey rootCyperus rotundusGalangalPlantainHorsetailCinquefoil with rootCypress nutsAcorn cupsRue seedAgnus CastusFrankincenseIvoryRoseRed Wine Latin Symphytum officinaleCyperus rotundusAlpina officinarumPlantago majus Equisetum arvense Potentilla reptensCupressus semperviensQuercus spp. Ruta graveolensVitex agnus-castusBoswellia sacraEboris Rosa gallicaVinum rubrum Amount 1⁄2 dram 1 dram ea. 1 handful 4 scruples ea. 1⁄2 scruple…

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Pills Against Fluxes (Nicolas)

ByAdam Tate

Pills Against Fluxes Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Herb Name MyrtlePomegranate flowersPomegranate peelComfrey rootDragons BloodArmenian EarthAcaciaHypocistusRoseTartarSumach seedSaffronGallia Moschata NicolaiGallsCinnamonSpodium (Tabasheer)MasticGum ArabicOpium Latin Myrtus communisPunica granatumPunica granatumSymphytum officinaleDaemonorops dracoTerra ArmeniusAcacia spp. Cytinus hypocistusRosa gallicaPotassium tartrateRhus parvifloraCrocus sativus a compoundQuercus infectoriaCinnamonum zeylanicumBambusae silicaePistacia lentiscusAcacia arabicaOpium Amount 1 dram ea.1⁄2 dram Preparation: Hypocistis juice, Opium, Acacia and…

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Powder for Afterpains (Midwife to the Queen of France)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for After-pains Tradition: Western Source / Author: The Compleat Midwives Practice Enlarged, Pechy, 1698from the Midwife to the Queen of France Herb Name Comfrey rootPeach kernelsNutmegAmberAmbergris Latin Symphytum officinalePrunus persicaMyristica fragransSuccinum Ambre gris Amount 1 dram2 scruples each1⁄2 dram1⁄2 scruple Preparation: Powder Function: Moves the Blood, eases Pain Use: 1. Postpartum Childbirth.2. Restores Uterus…

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Powder for Afterpains (Lemery)

ByAdam Tate

Powder for After-Pains Tradition: Western Source / Author: Lemery (Pharmacopeia Universal, 1749) Herb Name Comfrey rootSpignel rootAcorn of the OakAmber Orange peelMaceSaffronSavory seedCoriander seed Latin Symphytum officinaleMeum asthmaticumQuercus spp.Succinum Citrus aurantiumMyristica fragransCrocus sativusSatureja montanaCoriandrum sativum Amount 2 drams ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 2 scruples ea. Preparation: Powder Function: Moves the Blood, relieves Pain Use:…

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Electuary for Hernia

ByAdam Tate

Electuary for Hernias Tradition: Western Source / Author: Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, Renou, 1615) Herb Name Comfrey rootCypress nutsTragacanthMastic Gum ArabicArmenian EarthDragons BloodTabasheerHare’s hair, cut fineHoney clarified Latin Symphytum officinaleCupressus semperviensAstragalus tragacanthPistacia lentiscusAcacia arabica Terra ArmeniusDaemonorops dracoBambusae silicaeLeporis capillusMel  Amount 1 dram ea.3 drams sufficient Preparation: Powder the herbs, Earth and Hares hair, and with clarified…

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Douche for Ulcers of the Uterus

ByAdam Tate

Douche for Ulcers of the Uterus Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name Comfrey rootBistortPlantainHorsetailShepherd’s PurseSanicle PilosellaYarrowRose Latin Symphytum officinalePolygonum bistortaPlantago majusEquisetum arvenseCapsella bursa-pastorisSanicula europaeaHieracium pilosellaAchillea millefoliumRosa gallica Amount 1 oz. ea. 1 handful ea. 1⁄2 handful Preparation: Decoct Function: Astringent, clears Heat, clears Foulness, promotes Healing Use: 1. Ulcers of the Uterus2. May be…

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Powder for Trauma

ByAdam Tate

Powder for Trauma Tradition: Western Source / Author: Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764 Herb Name RhubarbMumiaMadderSealed EarthArmenian EarthDragons BloodPomegranate flowerComfrey root Latin Rheum palmatumShilajitRubia tinctorumTerra SigillataTerra ArmeniusDaemonorops dracoPunica granatumSymphytum officinale Amount 1 dram 1⁄2 dram ea. 1 dram ea. 2 scruples ea.1 1⁄2 dram Preparation: Powder Function: Moves Blood, clears Stasis, clears Heat Use: Trauma, Bruising…

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