Decoction Against Strangury and Burning Urine

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Enchiridion Medicum, Petrus Pomarius, 1612

Herb Name Barley Licorice Aniseed Dates cut Sebesten

Latin Hordeum vulgare Glycyrrhiza glabra Pimpinella anisum Diospyros lotus Cordia spp Amount 1 1⁄2 handful 1 dram 2 1⁄2 drams 5 15

Preparation:

Decoct in water. To 3 1⁄2 ounces of the strained decoction add Syrup of Poppy 1 oz., Syrup of Licorice 1⁄2 oz., and powdered Acorns 1 dram. Mix

Function:

Clears Heat and Damp, promotes Urine, eases Pain

Use:

1. Strangury
2. Burning Urine
3. Acute Urinary Tract Infections

Dose:

take the above as a dose before bed.

Cautions:

None noted

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