Purge to be Taken in Cancer

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name Senna Agaric Troches Aniseed Black Hellebore prepared

Latin Cassia angustifolia Fomitopsis officinalis Pimpinella anisum Helleborus niger praeparata Amount 3 drams 1 dram ea. 1⁄2 dram

Preparation:

Macerate overnight in sufficient Fumitory water, bringing briefly to the boil the following morning. Strain, and add 1⁄2 oz. of the Syrup of the Juice of Fumitory, and 2 drams of Confectio Hamech.

Function:

Purges Melancholy, opens Obstruction, resolves Tumors

Use:

Cancer

Dose:

The above is taken once or twice per month in the long-term treatment of Cancer. In between, preparatives, alteratives and strengthening medicines are used as needed.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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