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Daphne gnidium

Daphne gnidium: Thymelaea, Flax-leaved Daphne, Coccum Cnidi, Granum Cnidi
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Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491

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Dioscorides Materia Medica, Mathias, 1563

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Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578

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Daphne gnidium
J. Sibthrop, J.E. Smith, Flora Graeca, vol. 4 (1823)

Botanical name:
Daphne gnidium

Parts used:
Seed (leaf also)
The bark is used similarly to Daphne Mezereon.

Temperature & Taste:
Hot, dry. Pungent. Poison

Uses:
1. Clears Damp, Purges Water:
-serious cases of Edema in strong individuals; Ascites:
-purges water through the bowels

2. Externally:
-Kills Lice
-used as a vesicant
-topically to Cancer, Lupus


NOTE:
1. The seed of this variety of Daphne is used, the bark of Mezereum (D. mezereum) and Laureola (D. laureola) are used; the leaves of the different species have also been used on occasion. All parts share similar effects.
2. Boiling lessens their virulence

Main Combinations:

Major Formulas:

Ointment of the Resin of Daphne Gnidium
  Lard                                       10 oz.      
  White Wax                             1 oz.
  Resin of Daphne Gnidium  ½ dram
Strongly rubefacient.

Cautions:
1. Highly irritant. Avoid overdose
2. Not used in Pregnancy, the very young, old, or weak

Main Preparations used:

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