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DIoscorides writeth, that the green and tender leaves, being apply∣ed with polent, mitigate Inflamma∣tions.
The cakes of the flowers and leaves left after distillation, if it be wet with the oyl of infused flowers, is apply∣ed fitly to an inflammation.
Or, R. Of Elder-leaves M. 3. of
Barley polent M. 1. boiled in simple water, to the consistency of a Poul∣tice: Being put through a Serce, add of the oyl of infused Elder-flowers ounces two; of the meal of the leaves and flowers of the Elder, of each enough. Make a Cataplasm, for it digesteth, resolveth, and if the In∣flammation Apostemat ripeneth, the Aposteme being opened, cure it as an Ulcer. Of which afterwards.
Its known by the cure of the Asci∣tes how the Elder helpeth Oedema∣tous tumors, chiefly in the feet. See there the fomentation for the feet made of the decoction of the leaves in a Lixive.
But seeing these fomentations are tedious, it is enough to carry the green and dry leaves of the Elder in the stockings. A great Lawyer was de∣livered by the use of this simple Me∣dicine, which he oft applied, at the
desire of a worshipful Knight of Misnea.
The cure of a Schirrus is known by cure of the obstruction of a Schirrus Melt.
There are some that say the leaves only of the Elder doth mollifie and discuss Schirrus tumors by Signa∣ture; because it groweth in dark and shadowy places: For which reason in the 23 Chapter, we set down a Splenetick Searcloth of them: Which may be fitly applyed here, the tumors being anoynted with this following.
Take of the oyle of Elder-flowers, ounce 1. of Amonick dissolved in El∣der-Vinegar, drachms 2. boyle it on a soft fire, to the consumption of the watrishness. Add white-Wax; and according to art, make an oyntment.