Electuary for Incontinence

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Riverius, Opera Medica, 1737

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Cypress nuts	Cupressus semperviens
Myrtle berries torrefi ed	Myrtus communis
Ivory	Eboris
Coriander seed prepared	Coriandrum sativum
Red Coral	Corallum rubrum
Amber	Succinum	2 drams ea.
Tabasheer	Bambusae silicae
Cyperus	Cyperus rotundus	1 dram ea.
Galangal	Alpina officinarum	1⁄2 dram

Preparation:

Powder, and with Syrup of Confected Lemon peel, form an Electuary

Function:

Astringes to stop Leakage, strengthens the Kidneys

Use:

Incontinence

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This formula will not be adversely affected by the omission of Ivory.

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