‘Plaster of the Jew of Steten’

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Gabelhover, 1599

Herb Name Marshmallow root Lily root Linseed Fenugreek Bean meal Mallow Squill

Latin Althea officinalis Lilium candidum Linium usitatissimum Trigonella foenum-graecum Vicia faba Malva sylvestris Scilla maritima Amount 1 oz. ea.

Preparation:

Beat them and boil in Goat’s milk until thick. Add Oil of Mastic and Oil of Quince, of each 1 1⁄2 oz., and boil again.

Function:

Clears Heat, promotes Healing

Use:

1. Chronic Breast Ulcer.
2. It may be useful for other types of Ulcers.

Dose:

Apply thrice daily.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

“This cured a Lady Lanschadin”. (Gabelhover, 1599)
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