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Daphne gnidium
Daphne gnidium: Thymelaea, Flax-leaved Daphne, Coccum Cnidi, Granum Cnidi
Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491
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)
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
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
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:
1. Highly irritant. Avoid overdose
2. Not used in Pregnancy, the very young, old, or weak
Main Preparations used: