Powder for Gonorrhea from Heat

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicolas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Lettuce seed

Lactuosa sativa

3 1⁄2 drams

Cannabis seed

Cannabis sativa

3 drams

Rue seed

Ruta graveolens

1 1⁄2 drams

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Heat, Astringent, resists Poison

Use:

1. Gonorrhea
2. Spermatorrhea associated with Heat

Dose:

1 dram in red wine or 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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