Syrup of Plantain and Comfrey,
or Mr. Boyles Syrup
Western
Boyle
Prepare a standard decoction, preferably from the fresh herbs, then add Honey to form a syrup. Traditionally, the juice was extracted from the fresh leaves which was boiled with sugar or honey to form a syrup.
Clears Heat, stops Bleeding
1. Specific for Bleeding from the Lungs
2. Also Bleeding from the Stomach or Bowels coming from Heat
3. May be useful as an adjunct for Lung Cancer
3 small cupfuls daily
None noted
It should be realised that Bleeding from the Lungs may be associated with Infection, Lung Cancer or Tuberculosis.
This combination is still listed in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia for Bleeding of the Stomach and Bowels.
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or Mr. Boyles Syrup
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Boyle
Herb NamePlantain leafComfrey leaf |
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Preparation:
Prepare a standard decoction, preferably from the fresh herbs, then add Honey to form a syrup. Traditionally, the juice was extracted from the fresh leaves which was boiled with sugar or honey to form a syrup.
Function:
Clears Heat, stops Bleeding
Use:
1. Specific for Bleeding from the Lungs
2. Also Bleeding from the Stomach or Bowels coming from Heat
3. May be useful as an adjunct for Lung Cancer
Dose:
3 small cupfuls daily
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
It should be realised that Bleeding from the Lungs may be associated with Infection, Lung Cancer or Tuberculosis.
This combination is still listed in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia for Bleeding of the Stomach and Bowels.
Back To SYRUPSBack to FORMULAS
How to Modify a Formula
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Weights & Measures