Powder for Gonorrhea

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764

Herb Name Mint Agnus Castus seed Orris root Rue seed Lettuce seed White Sugar

Latin Mentha arvensis Vitex agnus-castus Iris germanica Ruta graveolens Lactuosa sativa Saccharum Amount 3 drams ea. 2 drams 1 dram 1 1⁄2 drams weight of the rest

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Astringent, clears Damp

Use:

1. Gonorrhea
2. Spermatorrhea

Dose:

1 dram before food with white wine.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Gonorrhea and Spermatorrhea were traditionally called ‘Running of the Reins’ or a ‘Flux’ (Leakage) of the Kidneys. Spermatorrhea is a leaking of Semen which may be at Night while asleep, or may leak during the day. This is a deficiency condition that requires Astringent medicines along with medicine to strengthen the Kidneys. Infectious Gonorrhea is associated with Heat and Toxin, and requires medicines appropriated to that end.
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