Syrup for Gonorrhea from Heat

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name Purslane seed Lettuce seed Water Lily leaf Prepared Coriander seed * Water Lily root Dandelion Nightshade Camphor Jujubes Dates prepared ** Rue seed Mountain Mints Cumin, parched

Latin Portulaceae oleracea Lactuosa sativa Nymphea alba Coriandrum sativum Nymphea alba Taraxacum officinale Solanum nigrum Camphora Ziziphus jujuba Diospyros lotus Ruta graveolens Calamintha montana Cuminum cyminum Amount 1 oz. ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 1⁄2 dram 2 oz. ea. 1 dram ea.

* Coriander seed is steeped in vinegar 24 hours, then dried
** Dates are steeped in Vinegar for 8 days, then dried

Preparation:

Decoct all except Camphor in 2 quarts of water down to half; strain and press out hard. The add: Quince juice 12 oz., Sugar 36 oz. Boil well together, then clarify, adding the Camphor and a little Mint towards the end.

Function:

Astringent, clears Heat and Toxin

Use:

Gonorrhea; ‘very precious and approved’.

Dose:

2 oz. with 3 oz. of Purslane water

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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