Plaster for Bruised Blood Under the Skin

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

The Antidotarie Chyrurgical, John Banister, 1589

Herb Name Fresh Comfrey Camomile Melilot Saffron Bean meal Fenugreek meal Fresh Butter

Latin Symphytum officinale Matricaria recutita Melilotus officinalis Crocus sativus Faba Trigonella foenum-graecum Butyrum Amount 1⁄2 lb. 2 pugils ea. 1⁄2 dram 4 oz. 5 oz. 1 oz.

Preparation:

Boil gently, then add 1 oz. of Wormwood juice and make a plaster

Function:

Opens the Pores, moves Blood, resolves Stasis, clears Heat

Use:

1. used specifically for Bruised Blood which has collected under the skin. This may be used for Bruising and Broken Capillaries
2. Varicose Veins;
3. Spider Veins;
4. Hematoma.

Dose:

apply topically

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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