This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 4th day of October, 1932, in accordance with request made by her husband, Mr. [...], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis and Hugh Lynn Cayce.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [4438] - this we have had before.
2. While conditions are improved somewhat in the system, there are the indications that the sarcoma germ finds lodgement in those ganglia of the lymph and tendon circulation, as indicated by the nobules or the swellings in other portions of the system.
3. As we will find, with the increased amount of the ash and light this will be aided, gently but specifically.
4. For those portions under arm, along the muscle and tendon that leads to those portions where abrasions have arisen, we would use an application first of this, prepared in this manner:
5. To 4 ounces of Plantain leaf and root (bruised) put the same amount of thick cream (Sweet cream) or butterfat (without salt, to be sure). Cook sufficiently together to make an ointment, and apply this to the swollen parts.
6. When this has been cleansed with tepid water, after the application of the Plantain ointment, we would use the Iodex and Ash.
7. This will bring easiness, and a drying up of the conditions.
8. Ready for questions.
9. (Q) Is the general condition of the breast improving as it should?
   (A) Improving, as has been given.
10. (Q) Are we getting the proper results from the violet ray lamp, or is the one at the local hospital better?
    (A) The one at the hospital would be more effective.
11. (Q) Is she getting everything necessary in her diet?
    (A) This is very good; it is being followed rather closely.
12. (Q) To what dosage should the Ash be increased?
    (A) As has already been given in the last suggestion.
13. (Q) In what way should the violet ray be increased?
    (A) This has already been given; this with the heavier lamp, as indicated, not direct to any affected parts but to the cerebrospinal system from which the impulses are received to the brachial center, to the secondary cardiac center, to the lumbar plexus, and from the solar plexus - in the radial centers; see?
14. (Q) What is the cause of this arm trouble and what can be done for it?
    (A) This has just been given; sarcoma finding its expression in the nobules [nodules?] or swelling over a portion of the system, and the spread, you see; this has to be dried from the centers.
15. That is all the questions.
16. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 4438-3.

REPORTS

1. 10/06/32 EC's letter to [4438]'s husband:
   Dear Mr. [...]:
   The reading was sent to you Air Mail. Not knowing whether you would know what the Plantain was or not, I went out and gathered some and am sending it to you for your convenience; in case you haven't known what it was nor where to get it.
   I certainly hope that it proves helpful at this time, and that you will let us hear from you from time to time.
   Sincerely, EC:GD
2. 10/09/32 Western Union wire:
   Received at 8FHG 10
   BIGLAKE TEX 1015 A OCT 9 1932 EDGAR CAYCE VIRGINIABEACH VIR
   PLEASE SEND PLAINTAIN LEAF AND ROOT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET HERE
   [...] [Husband] 205p
3. 10/12/32 Husband's letter to EC:
   ..., Texas
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   Your reading and Plantain leaf and roots received and we were indeed glad to receive same. We received the Plantain two days after the reading which accounts for the telegram I sent you. But after washing the plantain and cleaning it I took it to the local drug store to have it weighted to be sure to have the proper amount and upon weighing it found that there was not quite two ounces which we mixed with the same amount of sweet cream and put it in a double boiler and slowly simmered it for some time the result was that we got very little salve out of it as the cream seem to disappear before the Plantain was cooked very much.
   Was this the proper way to prepare this and should the salve be squeezed out of the leaf and root or the whole left together and applied.
   I want you to have me sent some more Plantain at once as from the small amount we received will not last but a few days and if there is any cost attached to this have it sent C.O.D. as we are only too glad to pay for anything that we received. We have only given the arm two treatments of the salve and it is not long enough to tell whether or not we are receiving any benefit or not although the arm seems to eased slightly. Please send the Plantain by Air Mail.
   To be frank with you Mr. Cayce I do not like the looks of the breast as it looks as though the slufing is going to continue and if there is not a marked improvement in the next few days I will let you know and we will find out what is best to do - I want you to know Mr. Cayce that I have all the faith in the world in you but you know what it means if a condition of this kind runs too long. However we are hoping for the best. But if an operation is necessary I think that we could get it performed now as I am working.
   One more question. After applying the Plantain salve which we apply at night we do not put on the Iodex and Ash until the next morning - is this Proper?
   I will let you know in a few days how the case is progressing.
   Sincerely Yours, [...]
4. 10/18/32 EC's letter to husband:
   My dear Mr. [...]
   Yours of the 12th was received, and I am today mailing to you all the plantain that I can find around the place where I live. Should you desire to get more of this, you will be able to obtain it from S. B. Penick Crude Drug Co., Asheville, N.C. This concern carries practically all crude drugs that may be obtained in the United States.
   I hope to get some information regarding Mrs. [4438] today or tomorrow. I have not been wholly satisfied with the results since the second reading, and if it possible for you to make arrangements for the operation (I'm speaking now awake, not asleep), I think you should do it. We will see what the reading says, however.
   In the applying of the plantain as prepared with the cream, where the plantain and the root has been powdered, you preserve the whole salve - don't drain off the leaves or roots. Crush these, though, so they may be applied directly to the body. This gives quite a bit more solution, or salve also.
   Hoping to let you hear from me again, possibly in the next mail - or the same, I am with kindest personal regards, and certainly hoping for the best. Sincerely, EC:GD
5. 10/18/32 See 4438-5, taken after above letter was written.

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