Tincture for Tumors of the Testicles from Heat

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum 1620

Preparation:

Form a Tincture in wine by covering the beaten herbs with 4 finger-breadths of white wine and steeping. May also be made into a Tincture with 40% alcohol, given in a smaller dose diluted with water.

Function:

Clears Heat and Toxin, resolves Swellings, opens Obstructions

Use:

1. Tumors of the Testicles from Heat;
2. may also be used for other genito-urinary or reproductive tumors such as Prostate Tumors.

Dose:

one teaspoonful twice daily

Comment:

This formula, without instructions on use from the source text, appears to be the type of formula used externally, except that it is in the form of Tincture, which is taken internally. It is possible that it was intended for topical use, but may be used cautiously internally. It may be applied topically, or the same ingredients could be made into a plaster.

Cautions:

1. Use cautiously due to the presence of Henbane and Nightshade. Only used in adults with Heat type constitution. Begin with half dose for several days before increasing to full doses.
2. If this were this to be taken internally, the ‘handful’ of Henbane would be small, perhaps an ounce.

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