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Syrup of Plantain and Comfrey,
or Mr. Boyles Syrup


Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Boyle

Herb Name
Plantain leaf
Comfrey leaf

Latin
Plantago majus
Symphytum o
fficinale

Amount

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

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:

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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.
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