Tincture for Tumors of the Testicles from Heat
Tincture for Tumors of the Testicles from Heat
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum 1620
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Henbane leaf | Hyoscyamus niger | 1 handful |
| Bdellium | Commiphora mukul | 3 oz. |
| Bean flour | Phaseolus vulgaris | 1 handful ea. |
| Barley | Hordeum vulgare | 2 drams ea. |
| Golden Rod | Solidago virgaurea | |
| Rue | Ruta graveolens | |
| Black Nightshade | Solanum nigrum | |
| Marshmallow | Althea officinalis | |
| Mallow root | Malva sylvestris | |
| Calamint | Calamintha officinalis | |
| Camomile | Matricaria recutita |
Preparation:
Form a Tincture in wine by covering the beaten herbs with 4 finger-breadths of white wine and steeping. May also be made into a Tincture with 40% alcohol, given in a smaller dose diluted with water.
Function:
Clears Heat and Toxin, resolves Swellings, opens Obstructions
Use:
1. Tumors of the Testicles from Heat;
2. may also be used for other genito-urinary or reproductive tumors such as Prostate Tumors.
Dose:
one teaspoonful twice daily
Cautions:
1. Use cautiously due to the presence of Henbane and Nightshade. Only used in adults with Heat type constitution. Begin with half dose for several days before increasing to full doses.
2. If this were this to be taken internally, the ‘handful’ of Henbane would be small, perhaps an ounce.
Modifications:
This formula, without instructions on use from the source text, appears to be the type of formula used externally, except that it is in the form of Tincture, which is taken internally. It is possible that it was intended for topical use, but may be used cautiously internally. It may be applied topically, or the same ingredients could be made into a plaster.
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