Tincture Against Schirrus of the Spleen
| Tinctura in Schirro Lienis | |
| Tincture Against Schirrus of the Spleen |
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Mylius
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Wormwood | Artemisia absinthum | 1 handful ea. |
| Oregano | Oreganum vulgare | 1⁄2 handful |
| Rue | Ruta graveolens | 3 drams |
| Hyssop | Hyssopus officinale | |
| St. John’s wort | Hypericum perforatum | |
| Calamint | Calamintha officinalis | |
| Spikenard | Nardostachys jatamansi | |
| Tamarisk | Tamarix gallica | |
| Balm | Melissa officinalis | |
| Mallow | Malva sylvestris | |
| Pennyroyal | Mentha pulegium | |
| Aniseed | Pimpinella anisum | |
| Caraway seed | Carum carvi | |
| Fennel seed | Foeniculum vulgare | |
| Dodder | Cuscuta europea | |
| Benzoin | Styrax benzoin |
Preparation:
Mix and form a Tincture with a sufficient amount of the Vinegar of Squills (enough to cover by 3 fingerbreadths.
It can also be formed into a tincture with plain Vinegar, or Alcohol.
Function:
Opens Obstruction, Clears Damp, Moves Qi and Blood, Resolves Masses
Use:
1. Hardness, Fibrosis or Tumor of the Spleen
2. Hardness, Fibrosis or Tumor of other abdominal organs: Stomach, Liver, Pancreas etc.
3. May also be useful for Uterine and Ovarian tumors (made as an alcohol tincture)
Dose:
1–2 oz.
Cautions:
Not used during Pregnancy.
Modifications:
Scirrhus means Hardness or Fibrosis.

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