Wine for Scrophula (Renodeus)
Wine for Scrophula
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, Renou, 1615)
| 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.
