Electuary for Heat of the Urine

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, Renou, 1615)

Herb Name Melon seed Cucumber seed Pumpkin seed Purslane seed White Poppy seed Henbane seed Syrup of Licorice

Latin Citrullus vulgaris Cucumis sativus Cucurbita pepo Portulaceae oleracea Papaver somniferum Hyoscyamus niger Syrupus Glycyrrhiza Amount 1 dram 2 scruples  sufficient

Preparation:

Powder the seeds and mix with three parts Licorice syrup.

Function:

Clears Damp-Heat, Promotes Urine

Use:

1. Burning and Painful Urine
2. Burning and frequent desire to Urinate
3. Urinary Ulcers

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Electuary for Heat of the Urine (2)

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