Pills for Retention of Urine

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name Celery seed Saltpeter Madder Juniper berry Asarabacca Ammi Fennel seed Indian Spikenard Bitter Almonds Melon seed Cantharides prepared * Gum Ammoniacum

Latin Apium graveolens Potassium nitrate Rubia tinctorum Juniperus communis Asarum europeum Ammi majus Foeniculum vulgare Nardostachys jatamansi Prunus amygdalus amara Citrullus vulgaris Cantharidum Dorema ammoniacum Amount 10 drams ea. 5 drams 1⁄2 dram 1 1⁄2 dram

* Cantharides are prepared by removing their wings and legs.

Preparation:

Dissolve the gum in wine, add the rest in fine powder and form pills the size of peas.

Function:

Strongly promote Urine, clears Cold and Damp, opens Obstructions, relieves Pain

Use:

1. Obstructed Urine from Cold and Damp
2. Urinary retention from Kidney Yang deficiency

Dose:

3 pills

Cautions:

1. Avoid overdose
2. Not suitable for long-term use
3. Avoid in Kidney Yin deficiency or Heat diseases
4. Not for use in Pregnancy

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Powder for Urinary Retention

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