Botanical Index No. 378

English Adder’s Tongue

ophioglossum vulgatum

Medicinal Actions

Antiseptic, Depurative, Detergent

Primary Conditions Treated

Hemostat Vulnerary Abscess Adenopathy Angina Bleeding Boil Bruise Cancer Conjunctivosis Dropsy Epistaxis Hiccup Infection Inflammation Nausea Odontosis Ophthalmia Scrofula Sore Wound

General Dosage

Topical application of a mix: 2 lb leaf chopped fine in 1/2 pint oil and 1.5 lb suet melted together; strain after boiling until the leaf fragments are crisp.

Safety & Contraindications

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects — Not covered. I don’t see why PH2 included it; two chemicals, no folk indications.“Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages”.

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