Wine for Scrophula

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, Renou, 1615)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Butchers Broom	Ruscus aculeatus
Asparagus root	Asparagus officinale
Polypody root	Polypodium vulgare
Violet root	Viola odorata
Esula	Euphorbium spp.
Marshmallow	Althea officinalis
Orris	Iris germanica
Tragacanth	Astragalus tragacanth
Black Hellebore	Helleborus niger
Calamus	Acorus calamus
Olive (root ?)	Olea europaea
Stoechas	Lavendula stoechas
Peony	Paeonia officinalis
Figwort root	Scrophularia nodosa	1 handful ea.
Squill	Scilla maritima	1⁄2 oz.
Coccognidii (fruit)	Daphne gnidium	4 oz.
Cumin	Cuminum cyminum	6 drams

Preparation:

Infuse in 4 lbs. of white wine for 1 day. Of course, it can be prepared as a Tincture in 25–30% alcohol.

Function:

Clears Phlegm, resolves Swelling

Use:

1. Scrophula
2. Lymphatic swellings
3. Useful for other stubborn Phlegm conditions with swellings, lumps or tumors

Dose:

1–2 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This was classed as a Potion, even though it is a wine or tincture.

Back To WINES
Back to FORMULAS
How to Modify a Formula
Substitutes
Weights & Measures

DISCLAIMER

This Website is intended for the study of Traditional Medicine. Some of the information is Intended for Historical reference only and may be illegal or dangerous if used by unskilled hands. MedicineTraditions cannot be held responsible for the use or misuse of the information contained herein, nor can it be held responsible for injury, sickness or death due to use or misuse of the information contained herein.