Plaster of Red Clover

Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:


Various

Herb Name

Red Clover flowers 

Latin


Trifolium pratense

Amount


2 handfuls

Preparation:


Cover with 4 finger of water and boil gently for about an hour, strain through cloth then press out hard. Add to the pan again and boil gently until as thick as tar. Spread on cloth or leather.

Function:


Clears Heat and Toxin, resolves Tumors

Use:


1. Cancer
2. ‘Running Ulcers’ (often referring to Basal Cell Carcinoma)
3. Foul ill-healing Sores and Ulcers


Dose:


Apply topically for 24 hours, and replace, keep using until it is healed.

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



‘It is one of the best applications for open or running cancers and ill-conditioned sores or ulcers of every description, deep, ragged-edged and other wise badly conditioned burns’. (Guide to Health, B. Colby, 1846)
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