Water for Cancer
Water Commended for Cancer
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
The Compleat Midwife, Sharp, 1725.
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Figwort root | Scrophularia nodosa | 1 handful ea. |
| Herb Robert | Geranium robertum | half handful ea. |
| Plantain | Plantago major | 1 |
| Black Nightshade | Solanum nigrum | 2 |
| Bugloss leaf | Anchusa officinalis | 1 oz. |
| Borage leaf | Borago officinalis | 1 pint ea. |
| Purslane | Portulaca oleracea | |
| Betony | Betonica officinalis | |
| Eyebright | Euphrasia officinalis | |
| Frog | Rana | |
| Egg Whites | Ovum album | |
| Quince seed | Cydonia oblonga | |
| Fenugreek | Trigonella foenum-graecum | |
| Rose water | Aqua Rosata | |
| Eyebright water | Aqua Euphrasia |
Preparation:
Mix together, steep 24 hours, then distil.
Function:
Clears Heat and Toxin, Resolves Masses
Use:
1. Scrofula
2. Tumors
3. Cancer (listed for Uterine Cancer)
Dose:
2–4 oz. twice daily.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. Agrimony should be added
2. Snails can replace Frogs
3. Pill Millipedes could also be added.
This Water was said to be commended in the treatment of Cancer, being listed in the section of Uterine Cancer in the source text.
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