Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Officinalis & Extemporanea, Quincy, 1782

Preparation:

Prepare a cold infusion over 24 hours in 2 gallons of lime-water.

Function:

Clears Heat, promotes Healing

Use:

1. Consumption;
2. Hectic Fever
3. Lung-Heat Cough
4. it is especially useful for Consumption or Wasting in those who have chronic Scrofula, Leprosy or Venereal Disease which has depleted them into a Hectic Fever
5. Hemoptysis
6. May be useful for chronic Lung disease

Dose:

2–4 oz.; in chronic cases or Consumption it can be taken as common drink

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

This is an expanded version of Boyles Syrup (Syrup of Comfrey and Plantain)

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