Oil for Lameness

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

A Thousand Notable Things on Various Subjects, By Thomas Lupton, London, 1815

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Rue	Ruta graveolens
Rosemary	Rosmarinus officinalis	2 handfuls ea.
Olive oil	Olea
Malmsey wine	Vinum	1⁄2 quart ea.

Preparation:

Seethe together for half an hour, then strain.

Function:

Clears Wind, relieves Spasms

Use:

Rub the lame member with a hot towel, then apply the oil warm and rub well. When well bathed, apply a lambs wool, wool side touching the skin and do every night for 3 weeks before going to bed.

Dose:

Apply topically

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This was claimed to have cured one that could not stand or walk. Compare with Fomentation for Lameness

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