Emplastrum de Lapis Caliminaris
Plaster of Calamine

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Prepared Calamine

Zinc carbonate

Tutty

Zinc oxide

1⁄2 oz. ea.

Gold Litharge

Lead oxide

1 oz.

Ceruse

Lead carbonate

1⁄4 oz.

Mastic

Pistacia lentiscus

1 1⁄2 drams

Myrrh

Commiphora molmol

1 dram

Camphor

Camphora

2 scruples

Preparation:

Form a Plaster according to art, with a little Turpentine. A little Honey may also be added.

Function:

Clears Heat, dries Damp, promotes Healing

Use:

1. Inflammations
2. Promotes growth of Healthy flesh in Wounds, Sores and Ulcers
3. Chronic and stubborn Sores and Ulcers

Dose:

Apply Topically

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. Some added Frankincense, Tragacanth, Wax etc.

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