Powder for Kidney Obstruction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name Aniseed Fennel seed Millet Celery seed Celtic Spikenard Licorice Tragacanth Cherry tree gum

Latin Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Panicum miliaceum Apium graveolens Valeriana celtica Glycyrrhiza glabra Astragalus tragacanth Prunus cerasus Amount 2 drams ea. 1⁄2 dram 3 drams 2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Warms the Kidneys, opens Obstructions

Use:

1. obstructed Kidneys coming from Cold;
2. Dysuria
3. Strangury

Dose:

1 dram every second day with wine

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. Indian Spikenard can be used for Roman Spikenard

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