Electuary of Figwort

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Avicenna

Herb NameLatinAmount *
Figwort rootScrophularia nodosa
Cinquefoil rootPotentilla reptens2 drams ea.
MeadowsweetFilipendula ulmaria
AgrimonyAgrimonia eupatoria
PilosellaHieracium pilosella1 handful ea.

Preparation:

Powder, add 3 oz. of sugar to form a confection

Function:

Clears Heat and Toxin, resolve Swelling

Use:

1. Scrofula
2. Lymph swellings

3. May be useful for some types of Tumors

Dose:

Take 1 dram each morning with wine

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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