Green Oil

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

The Book of Herbs, Lady Rosalind Northcote, 1903

Herb Name Sage Camomile Wormwood Marshmallow

Latin Salvia officinalis Matricaria recutita Artemisia absinthum Althea officinalis Amount equal parts

Preparation:

Add the herbs to a jar and cover with Olive Oil; to a quart of oil, add 1⁄4 lb. Sugar (or a similar proportion for different amounts). Let them stand a week without stirring, then put the sealed jar in the sun for 2 weeks, stirring daily. Strain with a cloth and press hard, then put on a low fire with some Red Rose buds and Lavender flowers and simmer for 2 hours; strain and add a gill (1⁄4 pint) of Brandy (ie. to a quart of oil).

Function:

Clears Heat and Inflammation, eases Pain

Use:

1. Bruises
2. Burns and Scalds
3. Wounds
4. Inflammations

Dose:

Apply topically

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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