Ointment for Tumors

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Gerard

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Linseed	Linium usitatissimum
Fenugreek	Trigonella foenum-graecum
Mallow	Malva sylvestris
Violet leaf	Viola odorata
Celery	Apium graveolens
Chickweed	Stellaria media	equal parts

Preparation:

Decoct until the herbs are soft, then beat with Hogs fat to form an ointment.

Function:

Softens, clears Heat, eases Pain, resolves Swellings

Use:

1. Cold pains
2. Tumors, Swellings
3. Promotes Suppuration of Abscesses
4. Applied to Wounded joints to stop Swelling

Dose:

applied topically

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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