Mespilus, Medlar
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New Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563
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Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578
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Flora von Deutschland (25), Kohler, 1886
Botanical name:
Mespilus germanica (syn. M. vulgaris)
Parts used:
Fruit; rarely the Stones or Leaf
Temperature & Taste:
Cool, dry.
Mespilus germanica (syn. M. vulgaris)
Parts used:
Fruit; rarely the Stones or Leaf
Temperature & Taste:
Cool, dry.
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Uses:
1. Astringes to Stop Leakage:
-chiefly for Diarrhea and Dysentery
-Leukorrhea, Spermatorrhea
-Mesue used it to astringe (firm) the Uterus and Vulva
-Dried Green fruit is most strong; Green fruit, Ripe fruit and Leaf also share this function in descending order of strength
2. Clears Stones
-expel stones from the Kidneys
-Medlar kernels were often used for this purpose
3. Externally:
-Vomiting and Fluxes (Cataplasm over the Stomach)
-Plaster applied to the lower back prevents Miscarriage
-in Gargles for pain and swelling of the mouth, tongue or throat
-in Baths for the Uterus for excess menstruation
Main Combinations:
1. Vomiting or Diarrhea, with Rose, Clove, Nutmeg and Red Coral
2. Gravel, Stones:
i. Medlar kernels powdered and taken with decoction of Parsley root expels Stones.
ii. Medlar kernel with Nutmeg, Juniper berry, Bay berry (as in Powder of Maximillian for Gravel)
iii. Medlar, with Chicken Gizzard skin, Fennel seed, Aniseed
Major Formulas:
Powder of Maximillian for Gravel
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1. Astringes to Stop Leakage:
-chiefly for Diarrhea and Dysentery
-Leukorrhea, Spermatorrhea
-Mesue used it to astringe (firm) the Uterus and Vulva
-Dried Green fruit is most strong; Green fruit, Ripe fruit and Leaf also share this function in descending order of strength
2. Clears Stones
-expel stones from the Kidneys
-Medlar kernels were often used for this purpose
3. Externally:
-Vomiting and Fluxes (Cataplasm over the Stomach)
-Plaster applied to the lower back prevents Miscarriage
-in Gargles for pain and swelling of the mouth, tongue or throat
-in Baths for the Uterus for excess menstruation
Main Combinations:
1. Vomiting or Diarrhea, with Rose, Clove, Nutmeg and Red Coral
2. Gravel, Stones:
i. Medlar kernels powdered and taken with decoction of Parsley root expels Stones.
ii. Medlar kernel with Nutmeg, Juniper berry, Bay berry (as in Powder of Maximillian for Gravel)
iii. Medlar, with Chicken Gizzard skin, Fennel seed, Aniseed
Major Formulas:
Powder of Maximillian for Gravel
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Cautions:
1. The fruit hurts the Stomach, especially when green and hard. (Schroder)
Main Preparations used:
1. The fruit hurts the Stomach, especially when green and hard. (Schroder)
Main Preparations used: