Decoction of Water Lily Compound

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name Water Lily roots Sandalwood Bistort root Nutmeg Dates Rice

Latin Nymphea alba Santalum album Polygonum bistorta Myristica fragrans Diospyros lotus Oryza sativa Amount 1 oz. 2 drams 1⁄2 dram 1 scruple 4 2 spoonfuls

Preparation:

Prepare a standard Decoction

Function:

strengthens the Kidneys, stops Leakage

Use:

1. prevents Miscarriage
2. Lower Back Pain
3. Leukorrhea, Spermatorrhea
4. excessive Urination, Nocturnal Urination

Dose:

a small cupful twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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