Powder for Incontinence

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Alexander Benedictus (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Acorn powder

Quercus spp.

5 drams

Frankincense

Boswellia sacra

3 drams

Myrrh

Commiphora molmol

1 1⁄2 drams

Rue seed

Ruta graveolens

Calamus

Acorus calamus

1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Astringes to stop Leakage, strengthens the Kidneys

Use:

Incontinence

Dose:

3 drams with decoction of Myrtle

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Compare with the Powder for Incontinence of Rhasis

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