Plaster for Hard Tumors of the Uterus

Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:


Wirtzung

Herb Name

Gum Ammoniac
Sagapenum
Opopanax
Bdellium
Orris powder
Ceterach
Orpiment

Latin


Dorema ammoniacum
Ferula persica
Commiphora guidottii
Commiphora mukul
Iris germanica
Asplenium ceterach
Auripigmentum

Amount



1 oz. ea.

1⁄2 oz. ea.


1 dram ea.

Preparation:


Dissolve the gums in in strong Wine-Vinegar and thicken to form the consistency of an Ointment, the add the rest in powder and mix well. Then with Oil of Capers make a Plaster according to Art, spreading it on Leather or cloth, and keeping for use.

Function:


Digests thick Phlegm, resolves Masses and Tumors

Use:


1. Fibroid Tumors of the Uterus
2. Other obstinate Tumors associated with thick Phlegm

Dose:


Applied topically

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



Similar Formulas:


Plaster for Uterine Tumors (Aristotle)

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