WESTERN CLASSIFICATION of the MATERIA MEDICA
3E. DIURETIC
Promote passage of Urine
Diuretics promote the passage of Urine. In general, they clear Damp and pas off toxins through the Kidneys. Warming diuretics stimulate Kidney function while cooling diuretics clear Heat and Damp.
i. Warming Diuretics
ii. Cooling Diuretics
| 4 Greater Cold Seeds | 4 Lesser Cold Seeds |
| Chickpea | Barley |
| Licorice | Marshmallow |
| Maidenhair | Fumitory |
| Bitter Almond | Peach kernels |
| St. John’s wort | Rue |
| Winter Cherry | Southernwood |
| Madder | Dodder |
| Camphor | Gum Ammoniac |
| Tragacanth | Lacca |
| Spirit of Salt | Spirit of Tartar |
| Whey | White Wine |
| Tartar Vitriolate | Cream of Tartar |
| Earthworm | Grasshopper |
Warming Compounds
Cooling Compounds
| Barley Water | Syrup of Maidenhair |
| Diarrhodon Abbatis | Powder of 3 Sandalwoods |
| Diatragacanth Frigidum | Diamargariton Frigidum |
| Troches of Winter Cherry | Troches of Camphor |
