Infusion Against Consumption
Western
Pharmacopoeia Officinalis & Extemporanea, Quincy, 1782
Prepare a cold infusion over 24 hours in 2 gallons of lime-water.
Clears Heat, promotes Healing
1. Consumption;
2. Hectic Fever
3. Lung-Heat Cough
4. it is especially useful for Consumption or Wasting in those who have chronic Scrofula, Leprosy or Venereal Disease which has depleted them into a Hectic Fever
5. Hemoptysis
6. May be useful for chronic Lung disease
2–4 oz.; in chronic cases or Consumption it can be taken as common drink
None noted
This is an expanded version of Boyles Syrup (Syrup of Comfrey and Plantain)
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Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Officinalis & Extemporanea, Quincy, 1782
Herb NameComfrey leafSoloman’s Seal Plantain Burnet Licorice |
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Preparation:
Prepare a cold infusion over 24 hours in 2 gallons of lime-water.
Function:
Clears Heat, promotes Healing
Use:
1. Consumption;
2. Hectic Fever
3. Lung-Heat Cough
4. it is especially useful for Consumption or Wasting in those who have chronic Scrofula, Leprosy or Venereal Disease which has depleted them into a Hectic Fever
5. Hemoptysis
6. May be useful for chronic Lung disease
Dose:
2–4 oz.; in chronic cases or Consumption it can be taken as common drink
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
This is an expanded version of Boyles Syrup (Syrup of Comfrey and Plantain)
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