Syrup of Plantain and Comfrey
or Mr. Boyles Syrup

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Boyle

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Plantain leaf

Plantago majus

Comfrey leaf

Symphytum officinale

equal parts

Preparation:

Prepare a standard decoction, preferably from the fresh herbs, then add Honey to form a syrup. Traditionally, the juice was extracted from the fresh leaves which was boiled with sugar or honey to form a syrup.

Function:

Clears Heat, stops Bleeding

Use:

1. Specific for Bleeding from the Lungs
2. Also Bleeding from the Stomach or Bowels coming from Heat
3. May be useful as an adjunct for Lung Cancer

Dose:

3 small cupfuls daily

Comment:

It should be realised that Bleeding from the Lungs may be associated with Infection, Lung Cancer or Tuberculosis.

This combination is still listed in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia for Bleeding of the Stomach and Bowels.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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