Plaster for Bruised Blood Under the Skin

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

The Antidotarie Chyrurgical, John Banister, 1589

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Fresh Comfrey	Symphytum officinale	1⁄2 lb.
Camomile	Matricaria recutita
Melilot	Melilotus officinalis	2 pugils ea.
Saffron	Crocus sativus	1⁄2 dram
Bean meal	Faba	4 oz.
Fenugreek meal	Trigonella foenum-graecum	5 oz.
Fresh Butter	Butyrum	1 oz.

Preparation:

Boil gently, then add 1 oz. of Wormwood juice and make a plaster

Function:

Opens the Pores, moves Blood, resolves Stasis, clears Heat

Use:

1. used specifically for Bruised Blood which has collected under the skin. This may be used for Bruising and Broken Capillaries
2. Varicose Veins;
3. Spider Veins;
4. Hematoma.

Dose:

apply topically

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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