(er·y·sip·e·las)
A bacterial infection of the skin's outer layers and superficial
lymphatics. It is pretty common with more than 200,000 cases per year.
It is generally characterized by large, raised red patches on the skin.
Symptoms may include redness, pain, fevers, chills, & general
illness.
Herbs
Parsley root stewed in lard. "...one of the best known ointments for erysipelas..." - Slack's Herbal
