Confection for Cold Kidneys

Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:


Wirtzung

Herb Name

Endive seed
Celery seed
Sorrel seed
Millet
Cinnamon
Ginger
Clove
Mace
Oxymel Compound
Honey of Rose
Sugar

Latin


Chicorium endiva
Apium graveolens
Rumex acetosa
Panicum milliaceum
Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Zingiber o
fficinalis
Eugenia caryophyllus
Myristica fragrans
Oxymel Composita

Mel Rosata
Saccharum

Amount




1 dram ea.
2 drams




1 1⁄2 drams ea.
6 oz.
3 oz.
2 oz.


Preparation:


Mix and form a confection according to Art.

Function:


Warms the Kidneys, opens Obstructions, relieves Pain

Use:


Kidney pain associated with Cold (marked by no heat or thirst, with copious clear urine)

Dose:


Take a spoonful every 4 hours before food, continuing for 2 months

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



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