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. 2017 Feb 23;13:16. doi: 10.1186/s13002-017-0144-0

Table 8.

Medicinal preparations for topical application reported in Karst and Gorjanci

Preparation method No. of plants
Skin Fresh plant material Fresh plant material is placed on the skin 10
Latex 2
Resin 1
Heat-processed plant material Ointment made with lard 2
Fried plant material 1
Poultice made from cooked plant material 2
Infusion for warm compress 1
Infusion 2
Infusion for bath 3
Cooked in wine 1
Distillation Essential oil 1
Alcoholic distillate 1
Maceration Maceration in oil 5
Maceration in schnapps 10
Eyes Heat-processed plant material Infusion for eye rinsing and compress 1
Fresh plant material Seed is placed in eye 1
Lungs Heat-processed plant material Infusion for inhalation 3
Fermentation Vinegar for inhalation 1
Ears Fresh plant material Juice is dripped into ear 1