Electuary for Heat of the Urine

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, Renou, 1615)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Melon seed	Citrullus vulgaris
Cucumber seed	Cucumis sativus
Pumpkin seed	Cucurbita pepo
Purslane seed	Portulaceae oleracea
White Poppy seed	Papaver somniferum	1 dram
Henbane seed	Hyoscyamus niger	2 scruples
Syrup of Licorice	Syrupus Glycyrrhiza	sufficient

Preparation:

Powder the seeds and mix with three parts Licorice syrup.

Function:

Clears Damp-Heat, Promotes Urine

Use:

1. Burning and Painful Urine
2. Burning and frequent desire to Urinate
3. Urinary Ulcers

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

Electuary for Heat of the Urine (2)

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