Tincture for Tumors of the Testicles from Cold

Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:


Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum 1620

Herb Name

Fenugreek
Orris
Agnus Castus
Bean flour
Cumin
Mustard
Raisin
Chick peas

Latin


Trigonella foenum-graecum
Iris germanica
Vitex agnus-castus
Phaseolus vulgaris
Cuminum cyminum
Sinapis alba
Vitis vinifera
Cicer arietinum

Amount



1 dram ea.
5 drams
10 drams

3 drams ea.
1 oz.
6 drams

Preparation:


Form a Tincture in wine by covering the beaten herbs with 4 finger-breadths of white wine and steeping. May also be made into a Tincture with 40% alcohol, given in a smaller dose diluted with water.

Function:


Opens obstructions, clears Cold and Damp, resolves Swellings

Use:


1. Tumors of the Testicles from Cold
2. may also be used for other genito-urinary or reproductive tumors such as Prostate Tumors.

Dose:


small wineglassful twice daily

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



This formula, without instructions on use from the source text, appears to be the type of formula used externally, except that it is in the form of Tincture, which is taken internally. It is possible that it was intended for topical use, but may be used cautiously internally. It may be applied topically, or the same ingredients could be made into a plaster.
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