Oil for Lameness

Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:


A Thousand Notable Things on Various Subjects, By Thomas Lupton, London, 1815

Herb Name

Rue
Rosemary
Olive oil
Malmsey wine

Latin


Ruta graveolens
Rosmarinus o
fficinalis
Olea
Vinum

Amount



2 handfuls ea.

1⁄2 quart ea.

Preparation:


Seethe together for half an hour, then strain.

Function:


Clears Wind, relieves Spasms

Use:


Rub the lame member with a hot towel, then apply the oil warm and rub well. When well bathed, apply a lambs wool, wool side touching the skin and do every night for 3 weeks before going to bed.

Dose:


Apply topically

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



This was claimed to have cured one that could not stand or walk. Compare with Fomentation for Lameness

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