Found a suppository recipe in herb book

Found a recipe for an herbal suppository. I got this from Growing and using healing herbs by GAEA AND SHANDOR WEISS.. says it is used for mild hemorrhoids.

5 parts slippery elm powder with 1 part white oak powder. Mix together moisten mixture with enough water to make a dry dough like paiste. Form into1 inch oblong spheres. Allow to dry until firm.

To apply moisten it's entire surface coat it with vegetable oil and insert.