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Historical use wording: syphilis
Source: The British flora medica : or, History of the medicinal plants of Great Britain by Barton, Benjamin Herbert, active 1835; Castle, Thomas, 1804?-1840?; University of Glasgow. Library (1845), narrative-offset-150042.
Ingredients or materials as extracted
- cherry-laurel leaves: of the leaves of Cherry-laurel .... one pound
Method as extracted
- Infuse according to the source passage: Cameron|| gave the infusion in obstinate hepatic engorgements ; and others have even said, that they had found it serviceable in the treatment of syphilis.^ The best form in which the Lauro-cerasus can be given, is the infusion. The dose of the distilled water, or of the oil, should not be more than two or three drops at the first, gradually aug- menting the quantity. baylies’ infusion of cherry-laurel. Take of the leaves of Cherry-laurel .... one pound ;
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- The historical use wording does not establish modern clinical effectiveness.
- Automated review flags: serious disease claim.
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Primary and supporting references
- The British flora medica : or, History of the medicinal plants of Great Britain — The British flora medica : or, History of the medicinal plants of Great BritainPrimary source for the extracted ingredients and method at narrative-offset-150042.