First the patient should be bled in the arm, or leeches may be
applied to the inflamed parts; afterwards take a handful of green rue, bruise it, and put it to the part affected; or take marshmallows a handful, camomile a handful, make a decoction in a pint of water, pour the liquor from the herbs, add two drams of the
tincture of opium, bathe the part; afterwards
apply the herbs
as a poultice, or make a poultice of oatmeal and vinegar with a little sweet oil in it.
While banana extract is often used
as aflavoring agent, it can also be
applied to the skin for the same healing benefits
as banana
tincture and oil.