I actually found it in another herbal web site, although belladonna is an opiod, it was used as a plant extract for skin etc before 1910.
Formula No: Herb Vinegar for External Use
Drachms
1. Belladonna Leaves 6
2. Henbane Leaves 6
3. Peppermint Leaves 2
4. Rosemary Leaves 2
5. Lavender Flowers 2
6. Arnica Flowers 2
7. Cloves 2
8. Menthol 1/2
9. Camphor 6
10. Best Cider Vinegar or Malt Vinegar
1 quart
Extract the herbs in the vinegar for 4 to 5 days, then strain and add No.8
dissolved in No. 9.
Directions: Dilute one tablespoonful of Herb Vinegar with a tumbler of cold
water and use as cooling compresses frequently until inflammation is relieved.
This is a very useful preparation in all cases where inflammation causes
swelling and pain; it acts as a soothing and healing agent .
28 Feb
1:38 pm on February 28th, 2010
I actually found it in another herbal web site, although belladonna is an opiod, it was used as a plant extract for skin etc before 1910.
Formula No: Herb Vinegar for External Use
Drachms
1. Belladonna Leaves 6
2. Henbane Leaves 6
3. Peppermint Leaves 2
4. Rosemary Leaves 2
5. Lavender Flowers 2
6. Arnica Flowers 2
7. Cloves 2
8. Menthol 1/2
9. Camphor 6
10. Best Cider Vinegar or Malt Vinegar
1 quart
Extract the herbs in the vinegar for 4 to 5 days, then strain and add No.8
dissolved in No. 9.
Directions: Dilute one tablespoonful of Herb Vinegar with a tumbler of cold
water and use as cooling compresses frequently until inflammation is relieved.
This is a very useful preparation in all cases where inflammation causes
swelling and pain; it acts as a soothing and healing agent .