Sentry Page Protection
Ulcers & Fistulas
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Western Tradition
1. Make an infusion of Willow root and drink often.
2. Beat Artichoke root, boil i water and use as a wash. 3. Willow leaf, Walnut leaf, Plantain leaf, decoct and drink. 4. China root (1 oz.), Raisins (½ pound), Licorice, Aniseed (6 drams each).. Steep overnight, then boil to half. On the second day use 1 ½ oz. of China root, on the third day 2 oz., fourth day 2 ½ oz., fifth day 3 oz. Continue at that dose for 21 days cures all Ulcers. If the bowels are bound, Use Prunes instead of Raisins. Also take a purge of Rhubarb before starting, at 10 days, and at the end. (Natura exenterata, Philiatros, 1655) 5. Bull Bile mixed with Vinegar is applied to all types of Ulcers of the Head Ulceribus malis conferunt – Evil ulcers
Wine Decoction of Centaury Pilulae Aggregative minor Hiera Logadii Ointment of Centaury Chronic Ulcers Cerate Diadictamnus Plaster Barbarum Majus Tincture of Alum Ointment of Tutty Ointment of Ceruse Oil of Juniper berries Oil of Mezereon Oil of Ash tree Ulcers, Stubborn and Difficult to Cure Ointment of Lead Ointment of Ceruse Apostles Ointment Oil of Mezereon Oil of Ash tree Oil of Juniper Berries Malignant Ulcers Electuary for Internal Bruising Ointment of Lead Ointment of Tutty Egyptian Ointment Oil of Sulphur To Purge Foul Ulcers Hiera Logadii Pil. Aggregative Minores (Mesue) Fill Ulcers with Flesh Ointment Basilicum Majus Ointment of Tutty Galen Tripharmacum Ointment Graita Dei Ointment of Litharge Oil of Fir |
TCM Classification
Chronic and Non-healing Ulcers
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Fistula
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Standard practice was the application of Egyptian Ointment topically while taking Hiera Logadii internally.
Hiera Logadii Syrup of Dodder Arabian Plaster Egyptian Ointment Alphesericum Ointment 1. DECOCTION OF MADDER AND RED CABBAGE Madder Red Cabbage with seed Take equal parts of each; boil until three-quarters has been consumed, strain, add Honey and boil until thick. Give 2 spoonfuls twice daily. (The Secrets of Alexis, 1615) 2. DECOCTION FOR FISTULA Cloves Pimpernel Valerian Mousear Herb Robert Tansy equal parts Seeth it all in white Wine, and give it to the Patient to drink twice or thrice a day'. (Natura exenterata, Philiatros, 1655) 3. FISTULA OF THE BREAST: Wash it daily with Wine in which Myrrh has been boiled. Then mix Sarcocolla and Aloe with Honey, adding a little Bile and put into a linen bag and insert in the Fistula 'and with this most certainly you shall have your purpose'. (The Secrets of Alexis, 1615) 4. POWDER FOR FISTULA Alum Green Copperas 2 lb. each boil in water, then add Verdigris powder (4 oz.) and boil until the water has evaporated and it becomes a hard mass. Powder, add Armenian (Red) Earth (4 oz.). To be applied topically. (Natura exenterata, Philiatros, 1655) |
CAUSTIC FOR FISTULAS (1)
Canatharides 4 drams Unslaked Lime 5 drams Powder, make into a paste with Alkali Water and keep as a paste. To be applied only to unhealthy tissue, avoiding healthy tissues. (Syrian 'Book of Medicine', Budge, 1913) CAUSTIC FOR FISTULAS (2) Unslaked Lime Vegetable Alkali Cantharides Orpiment Realgar Sal Ammoniac equal parts Powder, form a paste with Alkali Water, then apply to the affected parts, being careful to avoid healthy tissue. (Syrian 'Book of Medicine', Budge, 1913) In the former 2 recipes the surrounding healthy tissues can be protected weith this: Mix Sarcocolla in water and dip strips of wool in the mixture and apply around the Fistula. After the Fistulas have been burned with one of the above caustic medicines, apply roasted Sesame seed powder mixed with Sheep oil (lanolin?). Use this as a palkster until the Fistulas are removed. (Syrian 'Book of Medicine', Budge, 1913) |