Powder for Hernia (Banister)

Powder for Hernia

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

The Antidotarie Chyrurgical, John Banister, 1589

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Comfrey	Symphytum officinale	1 oz. ea.
Valerian	Valeriana officinalis	1 dram
Mumia (Shilajit)	Shilajit	1⁄2 oz.
Coriander prepared	Coriandrum sativum	3 drams
Crassula	Sempervivum tectorum	4 oz.
Sugar	Saccharum

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Astringent, clears Wind, promotes Healing

Use:

1. Hernia
2. Aneurism
3. Varicose veins

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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