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2N. Repellents



Repercussives, Repulsives

They are opposed to Attractive medicines. They prevent the flux of humors into a part, or drive them back to their source. They are primarily used to ‘repel Vapors’, and stop the beginning and increase of Inflammations, Discussive medicines being used after.

Salmon noted: ‘But if the Matter be venomous or pain be great, take heed of Repulsives, or forbear them till [after] due purging’. (Doron Medicum, 1668)

Their effect comes mainly due to Cold and Astringent effects.


                       Bistort
                       Oak bark
                       Pomegranate flower
                       Blackberry leaf
                       Chicory
                       Plantain
                       Horsetail
                       Galls
                       Myrtle berries
                       Lemon juice
                       Aloe
                       Barberry juice
                       Black Nightshade
                       Dragon’s Blood
                       Earth of Armenia
                       Alum
                       Lead, Minium
Tormentil
Cinquefoil
Pomegranate rind
Rose
Endive
Purslane
Houseleek
Cypress nuts
Barberries
Vinegar
Tabasheer
Centaury
Henbane
Acacia
Earth of Lemnos
Salt
Vitriol