Tincture for Throat Ulcers

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Cypress nuts	Cupressus semperviens	1 dram ea.
Calamus	Acorus calamus	12 oz.
Sulphur vive	Sulphura
burnt Alum	Alum usta
Rose	Rosa gallica
Pomegranate peel	Punica granatum
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Frankincense	Boswellia sacra
Pyrethrum	Anacyclus pyrethrum
Alcohol (40–50%)	Aqua vitae

Preparation:

Steep to form a tincture, strain and keep

Function:

Clears Heat, Phlegm and Toxin, promotes Healing

Use:

Applied to Ulcers of the Mouth and Throat

Dose:

This is painted directly onto the Ulcer. It can be diluted (a spoonful at a time) with Plantain or Self Heal water etc. and gargled.

Cautions:

1. This is strong and may be irritating. The first time it is used a little should be tested to see if it needs diluting. It should be used very carefully in the young.

Modifications:

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