~ Mullein Compress ~

2 quarts cider or malt vinegar
4 ounces Mullein
½ ounce Lobelia herb
¼ ounce Cayenne powder

Simmer gently well covered for 20 - 30 minutes.
Strain and pour over ¼ ounce cayenne powder.
Foment affected area as hot as possible for at least 1 hour.
You may place a soaked cloth on the area and cover
with plastic wrap and place a heating pad over it all.
This is wonderful for glandular swellings,
painful joints and muscles, edema and other swellings.
Mullein encourages the absorbtion of fluids thus
reducing swelling and inflammation.
Lobelia is very relaxing and anti-spasmodic.
Using a stimulant like Cayenne makes
the other ingredients more
effective and it can help allay pain and staunch bleeding
both on the surface and under {e.g. good for bruising}.
Cayenne is somewhat antiseptic.
This formentation may be stored
in a cool place and used within a 3 month period.

please note:
*If it is too 'hot', use less capsicum.
Adjust to the needs of the patient.
*Don't forment overnight.
It may cause skin irritation.
Use moderation.
Don't forget vinegar is an acid,
that could cause peeling skin.
*If the vinegar is too irritating, substitute olive oil,
in which case you can foment longer.
*An interesting variation is to use
2 ounces Mullein and 2 ounces Comfrey
with the other ingredients.
Comfrey tends to hasten healing of tissues
so might be helpful in wounds and etc.
*Do NOT use this compress on cancerous tumors
since it encourages dispersion and absorption
of fluids, etc.


~* Magickal Recipes *~
HOUSEHOLD HELPERS

SOURCE(S)



Maevan

~Lez~
England




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