Trauma & Burns
Illustration from The Book of Distillation, Brunschwig, 1532See also:
Sprains & Strains
Bruising
Fractures
Herbal Functions useful in the treatment of Wounds
- Antibacterial
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antiseptic
- Depurative or Detoxicant
- Immunostimulatory
- Astringent
Primary Traditional Herbs for Wounds & Trauma
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Aloe Angelica Basil Bugle Calendula Centella |
Comfrey Cyperus rotundus Dragons Blood Eclipta Frankincense Licorice |
Madder Mullein Myrobalan, Belleric Myrobalan, Chebulic Myrrh Neem |
Red Sandalwood St. Johns wort Turmeric Yarrow |
Trauma, Wounds
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Western Tradition |
TCM Classification |
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Internal Medicines Vulnerary Infusion Common Decoction Decoction for Wounds Vulnerary Decoction Vulnerary Decoction (Wirtzung) Universal Vulnerary Decoction (Joseph Du Chesne) Traumatic Decoction (Fuller) Traumatic Decoction (Pharmacopoeia Pauperum) Syrup of Comfrey Compound Tincture of St. Johns wort Tincture of Myrrh Tincture of Myrrh and Aloes Tincture of Frankincense Elixir of Camphor Bruise Powder (Mesue) Powder for Bruises (Lemery) Powder to Move Blood (Wirtzung) Powder for Wounds Trauma Powder Electuary for Internal Bruising Ointment for Trauma Trauma and Wounds of the Sinews & Ligaments Universal Vulnerary Decoction (Joseph Du Chesne) Oil of Frankincense Basilicum Ointment Magnum Trauma and Wounds of the Nerves Wine of Squill Gratia Dei Oil of Walnut Oil of St Johns wort simple Oil of St Johns wort compound Oil of Frankincense Plaster of Comfrey Diachilon To Heal Wounds 1. Egg Yolk Barley flour Honey of Roses Mix and apply. It cleanses, purifies, and is good for delicate bodies. 2. Head Wounds: Frankincense Saffron beat with Egg white and apply. 3. Head Wounds: Madder Cumin beat with Egg White and apply. 4. Golden Plaster Colophone (Pine resin) Sulphur Frankincense equal parts Mix with Egg White, apply on paper or gauze and bind to the wound. 5. “A Precious Oil to Heal Wounds in 24 Hours” St. Johns wort flowers Rosemary flowers 1 handful ea. Put in a glass, cover with Oil, seal and sit in the sun for 3 days. Strain, add Ginger (1 dram) and a little Saffron dissolved in wine. Seal again and leave in the sun for 18 days. Strain and keep. To use, apply warm twice daily. (Secrets of Alexis) 6. Balm Oil Turpentine 1 pound Frankincense 4 oz. Gum Elemi 6 oz. Bay berries 4 oz. Mastic Galangal Cinnamon Clove Nutmeg Cubebs 1 oz. ea. Powder the herbs and gums, mix with Turpentine oil and distil. First and Second comes Balm Water, finally comes Balm Oil. It heals all Wounds, especially of the sinews, as well as Cancer, Fistulas, Leprosy, Lupus, annointed on twice daily. It heals Carbuncles and Boils. Put into Wounds it draws out broken bones and heals. Applied to the temples, it improves Memory. (Secrets of Alexis) Syrup of Dodder of Thyme (Mesue) Ointment of Linseed Arabian Plaster Ointment Daceraseos Putrefied Wounds Egyptian Ointment Magnum Old Sores Oil of the Philosophers Foul or Putrid Sores Pills for Melancholy (Unani) |
Internal Medicines Die Da Wan Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang Qi Li San Yunnan Baiyao |
Trauma or Bruising to Specific Organs
Heart: Aloeswood 8 (A gar brgyad pa), Tsan dan gsum thang
Lungs: Sandalwood 8 (Tsan dan brgyad pa), Three Reds Decoction (Dmar po gsum thang)
Liver: Bezoar 9 (Gi Wan 9), Safflower Garuda (Gur khyung phyag rdor), Safflower Supreme 7 (Gur gum mchog bdun)
Spleen: Chebula 7 (A ru bdun pa)
Kidney: Chebula 10 (A Ru 10), Three Reds Decoction (Dmar po gsum thang), Antidotal 18 (Gnyen po bco brgyad) , Chebula 18 (A Ru bcu brgyad),, Aloeswood 17 (A gar bcu bdun)
Burns & Scalds
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Topical Simples: 1. Apply Ice Cold Vinegar for instant relief and to prevent blisters 2. Fresh Aloe Vera leaf, Houseleek, Purslane 3. Comfrey: ‘In ulcerative conditions and burns its utility is confirmed by numerous observers’ (Lancet, 1912) 4. ‘Burns are cured by the agency of plantago’ (Pliny) 5. Arum leaves with wine and oil are applied to Burns (Pliny) 6. Arab doctors applied beaten leaves of Black Nightshade 7. Nettle infusion or tincture (diluted with equal parts of water) is a good application to Burns 8. Licorice powder is mixed with Ghee and applied to Wounds, Bruises, Burns 9. Onion juice, or Onion juice mixed with Sal applied twice daily heals in 4 days. 10. Thickened Beet root juice mixed with Oil 11. Paste of Bitter Gourd mixed with Vinegar 12. Elder berry juice 13. Mucilage of Quince seed, Fenugreek, Linseed, Tragacanth, Gum Arabic 14. Expressed Oil of Pumpkin seed, Linseed, Sea Buckthorn, Coconut 15. Infused oils of: St. Johns wort, Calendula 16. Wash made of a Decoction of any of: Barley, Ivy leaf, Camomile, White Lily, Linden tree bark, Poplar leaf or bark, Elm bark, Fir tree bark, Wood Sorrel, Galls 17. Oil or Ointment of Datura 18. Oil of Earthworms 19. Beat Snails and apply 20. Apply raw chicken fat 21. Calamine Ointment 22. mix Talcum with Whey and apply topically Formulas: 1. Linseed oil with Lime Water (Carron oil) 2. Poppy seed, Costus, Resin, powder and mix with oil and apply. (Ayurveda) An Ointment to Heal Burns without Scarring Egg Whites. 2 Tutty (Zinc oxide) 2 oz. Quicklime washed in water. 2 oz, Wax 1 oz. Form an Ointment with sufficient Oil of Roses. (The Secrets of Alexis, 1615) Green Oil |