Wine for Scrophula

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, Renou, 1615)

Herb Name Butchers Broom Asparagus root Polypody root Violet root Esula Marshmallow Orris Tragacanth Black Hellebore Calamus Olive (root ?) Stoechas Peony Figwort root Squill Coccognidii (fruit) Cumin

Latin Ruscus aculeatus Asparagus officinale Polypodium vulgare Viola odorata Euphorbium spp. Althea officinalis Iris germanica Astragalus tragacanth Helleborus niger Acorus calamus Olea europaea Lavendula stoechas Paeonia officinalis Scrophularia nodosa Scilla maritima Daphne gnidium Cuminum cyminum Amount 1 handful ea. 1⁄2 oz. 4 oz. 6 drams

Preparation:

Infuse in 4 lbs. of white wine for 1 day. Of course, it can be prepared as a Tincture in 25–30% alcohol.

Function:

Clears Phlegm, resolves Swelling

Use:

1. Scrophula
2. Lymphatic swellings
3. Useful for other stubborn Phlegm conditions with swellings, lumps or tumors

Dose:

1–2 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This was classed as a Potion, even though it is a wine or tincture.

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