Salve for Hernias

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

Lowe, The Whole Course of Chiurgerie, 1597

Herb Name Oak bark Bean flour Dragons Blood Sage Rose

Latin Quercus spp. Phaseolus vulgaris Daemonorops draco Salvia officinalis Rosa gallica Amount 1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Boil in Smith’s Water, strain, add Hog’s grease and boil gently to a salve.

Function:

Astringent

Use:

1. Hernias
2. Aneurism
3. Varicose veins

Dose:

Apply topically. If used for Hernia it was traditionally used with a Truss.

Cautions:

None noted

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