Pills for Spermatorrhea

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Lemery (Pharmacopeia Universal, Lemery, 1749)

Herb Name Bistort Tormentil Water Lily root Ivy berry Lettuce seed Rue seed Agnus Castus Amber Goats Blood Mastic Dragons Blood Nutmeg

Latin Polygonum bistorta Potentilla tormentilla Nymphea alba Hedera helix Lactuosa sativa Ruta graveolens Vitex agnus-castus Succinum Capra sanguis Pistacia lentiscus Daemonorops draco Myristica fragrans Amount 1⁄2 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder, and with Venice Turpentine, form pills

Function:

Astringent, clears Heat, strengthens the Kidneys

Use:

1. Spermatorrhea
2. Leukorrhea
3. Diarrhea
4. Bleeding

Dose:

1 scruple–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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