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Trauma & Burns
Illustration from The Book of Distillation, Brunschwig, 1532
Herbal Functions useful in the treatment of Wounds
- Antibacterial
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antiseptic
- Depurative or Detoxicant
- Immunostimulatory
- Astringent
Primary Traditional Herbs for Wounds & Trauma
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Aloe
Angelica Basil Bugle Calendula Centella |
Comfrey
Cyperus rotundus Dragons Blood Eclipta Frankincense Licorice |
Madder
Mullein Myrobalan, Belleric Myrobalan, Chebulic Myrrh Neem |
Red Sandalwood
St. Johns wort Turmeric Yarrow |
Trauma, Wounds
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Western Tradition
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TCM Classification
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Internal Medicines
Vulnerary Infusion Common Decoction Decoction for Wounds Vulnerary Decoction Vulnerary Decoction (Wirtzung) Universal Vulnerary Decoction (Joseph Du Chesne) Traumatic Decoction (Fuller) Traumatic Decoction (Pharmacopoeia Pauperum) Syrup of Comfrey Compound Tincture of St. Johns wort Tincture of Myrrh Tincture of Myrrh and Aloes Tincture of Frankincense Elixir of Camphor Bruise Powder (Mesue) Powder for Bruises (Lemery) Powder to Move Blood (Wirtzung) Powder for Wounds Trauma Powder Electuary for Internal Bruising Ointment for Trauma Trauma and Wounds of the Sinews & Ligaments Universal Vulnerary Decoction (Joseph Du Chesne) Oil of Frankincense Basilicum Ointment Magnum Trauma and Wounds of the Nerves Wine of Squill Gratia Dei Oil of Walnut Oil of St Johns wort simple Oil of St Johns wort compound Oil of Frankincense Plaster of Comfrey Diachilon To Heal Wounds 1. Egg Yolk mixed with Barley flour and Honey of Roses, cleanses, purifies, and is good for delicate bodies. 2. Head Wounds: Frankincense, Saffron, beat with Egg white and apply. 3. Head Wounds: Madder, Cumin, beat with Egg White and apply. Syrup of Dodder of Thyme (Mesue) Ointment of Linseed Arabian Plaster Ointment Daceraseos Putrefied Wounds Egyptian Ointment Magnum Old Sores Oil of the Philosophers Foul or Putrid Sores Pills for Melancholy (Unani) |
Burns & Scalds
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Topical Simples:
1. Apply Ice Cold Vinegar for instant relief and to prevent blisters 2. Fresh Aloe Vera leaf, Houseleek, Purslane 3. Comfrey: ‘In ulcerative conditions and burns its utility is confirmed by numerous observers’ (Lancet, 1912) 4. 'Burns are cured by the agency of plantago' (Pliny) 5. Arum leaves with wine and oil are applied to Burns (Pliny) 6. Arab doctors applied beaten leaves of Black Nightshade 7. Nettle infusion or tincture (diluted with equal parts of water) is a good application to Burns 8. Licorice powder is mixed with Ghee and applied to Wounds, Bruises, Burns 9. Onion juice, or Onion juice mixed with Salt 10. Thickened Beet root juice mixed with Oil 11. Paste of Bitter Gourd mixed with Vinegar 12. Elder berry juice 13. Mucilage of Quince seed, Fenugreek, Linseed, Tragacanth, Gum Arabic 14. Expressed Oil of Pumpkin seed, Linseed, Sea Buckthorn, Coconut 15. Infused oils of: St. Johns wort, Calendula 16. Wash made of a Decoction of any of: Barley, Ivy leaf, Camomile, White Lily, Linden tree bark, Poplar leaf or bark, Elm bark, Fir tree bark, Wood Sorrel, Galls 17. Oil or Ointment of Datura 18. Oil of Earthworms 19. Beat Snails and apply 20. Apply raw chicken fat 21. Calamine Ointment 22. mix Talcum with Whey and apply topically Formulas: 1. Linseed oil with Lime Water (Carron oil) Green Oil |