Decoction for Hernia

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Medicus Officiosus, Weinhart, 1724

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Sanicle	Sanicula europaea
Sage	Salvia officinalis
Rupturewort	Herniaria glabra
Agrimony	Agrimonia eupatoria
Soloman’s Seal	Polygonatum officinale
Plantain	Plantago majus	1⁄2 handful ea.
Wintergreen	Pirola rotundifolia	3 pugils
Comfrey root	Symphytum officinale	1⁄2 oz.
Burdock root	Arctium lappa	6 drams
Tormentil	Potentilla tormentilla
Cinquefoil	Potentilla reptens	2 drams ea.
Thorough-wax seed	Bupleurum rotundifolium	3 drams
Coriander prepared	Coriandrum sativum	1 dram

Preparation:

Decoct in equal parts of Wine and Chalybete water down to 2 lbs. Sweeten with Sugar to taste.

Function:

Astringent, clears Wind, promotes Healing

Use:

1. Inguinal Hernia
2. May be useful for other Hernia
3. Aneurism, Varicose veins etc

Dose:

small cupful twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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