Here is presented one translated old recipe
used to cure lung disease,
in this case for the cough.
Mistura attenuans
tussim leniter movens
Rp. Potus Caffe.
Ibij
Mellis unc ij
Aceti Sambuc. Unc
is
Sorbaet fervida
quantum juvat.
A mix for the cough
A cup of the coffee mix with honey and vinegar made of the Elder
(berries).
Drink often, as much as is liked.
Elder (picture below) Leaves contain
an alkaloid Sambucine, a purgative resin and the glycoside Sambunigrin,
which crystallizes in white, felted needles. Fresh Elder leaves yield
about 0.16 per cent of hydrocyanic acid. They also contain cane sugar,
invertin, a considerable quantity of potassium nitrate and a crystalline
substance, Eldrin, which has also been found in other white flowering
plants.
Elder leaves are used in the preparation of an ointment, Unguentum
Sambuci Viride, Green Elder Ointment, which is a domestic remedy for
bruises, sprains, chilblains, for use as an emollient, and for applying to
wounds. It can be compounded as follows: Take 3 parts of fresh Elder
leaves, 4 parts of lard and 2 of prepared suet, heat the Elder leaves with
the melted lard and suet until the color is extracted, then strain through
a linen cloth with pressure and allow to cool.
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