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Pleurisy
Pleurisy in inflammation of the Pleura, causing pain when Breathing due to loss of lubrication. It can be associated with Pneumonia and various other diseases of the Lungs or Abdomen.
The Classical symptom pattern is difficulty Breathing, Cough, pain of the sides and Fever.
Opening the Basilic Vein on the opposite side often brings good relief after taking a mild purge such as Cassia Fistula.
The Classical symptom pattern is difficulty Breathing, Cough, pain of the sides and Fever.
Opening the Basilic Vein on the opposite side often brings good relief after taking a mild purge such as Cassia Fistula.
Special Formula
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ELECTUARY FOR PLEURISY.
Lohoch of Pine nuts. 2 oz. Diapenidion 1 ½ drams Elecampane roots Orris roots 2 drams ea. Licorice juice 2 ½ drams Form an Electuary with Syrup of Horehound. (The Secrets of Alexis, 1615) DECOCTION FOR PLEURISY Hyssop Maidenhair Figs Dates Sebestens Raisins Barley Licorice equal parts Decoct and add Manna, or Cassia pulp, or Honey. TO CLEANSE THE CHEST IN PLEURISY: Gum Ammoniac 1 ½ drams Saffron ½ dram Make 15 pills with Oxymel of Squill, the dose being one pill each morning. (The Secrets of Alexis, 1615) |
FOMENTATION FOR PLEURISY:
Nettle Mallow Camomile Flax seeds 2 handfuls ea. Myrrh 2 drams Gum Ammoniac 1 ½ drams Boil in 2 parts water, 1 part vinegar and apply warm to the painful part. OINTMENT FOR PLEURISY: Linseed oil 2 oz. Gum Ammoniac Myrrh 1 ½ drams Dissolve the gums in vinegar, strain, heat with the oil and with wax make an ointment. |