Decoction for Hernia

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Medicus Officiosus, Weinhart, 1724

Herb Name Sanicle Sage Rupturewort Agrimony Soloman’s Seal Plantain Wintergreen Comfrey root Burdock root Tormentil Cinquefoil Thorough-wax seed Coriander prepared

Latin Sanicula europaea Salvia officinalis Herniaria glabra Agrimonia eupatoria Polygonatum officinale Plantago majus Pirola rotundifolia Symphytum officinale Arctium lappa Potentilla tormentilla Potentilla reptens Bupleurum rotundifolium Coriandrum sativum Amount 1⁄2 handful ea. 3 pugils 1⁄2 oz. 6 drams 2 drams ea. 3 drams 1 dram

Preparation:

Decoct in equal parts of Wine and Chalybete water down to 2 lbs. Sweeten with Sugar to taste.

Function:

Astringent, clears Wind, promotes Healing

Use:

1. Inguinal Hernia
2. May be useful for other Hernia
3. Aneurism, Varicose veins etc

Dose:

small cupful twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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