Infusion of Foxglove
March 21st, 2016
Take of
- Dried leaves of foxglove, one drachm;
- Boiling water, eight ounces;
- Spirit of cinnamon, one ounce.
Macerate for four hours, and filter.
This is the infusion so highly recommended by Withering. Half an ounce, or an ounce, of it, may be taken twice a day in dropsical complaints. The spirit of cinnamon is added to improve its flavour, and to counteract its sedative effects.
Source: The Edinburgh New Dispensatory, Andrew Duncan
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Foxglove contains a deadly poison, digitalis, that causes the heart to malfunction. TERRIBLE advice. Dreadful. Deadly results.
Please note the disclaimer on all these postings — they are not to be taken as medical advice. The state of medical science has moved on since the 18th century (thankfully).