Wine for Incontinence

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Riverius, Opera Medica, 1737

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Comfrey root	Symphytum officinale	1⁄2 dram
Cyperus rotundus	Cyperus rotundus
Galangal	Alpina officinarum	1 dram ea.
Plantain	Plantago majus
Horsetail	Equisetum arvense
Cinquefoil with root	Potentilla reptens	1 handful
Cypress nuts	Cupressus semperviens
Acorn cups	Quercus spp.	4 scruples ea.
Rue seed	Ruta graveolens
Agnus Castus	Vitex agnus-castus
Frankincense	Boswellia sacra
Ivory	Eboris	1⁄2 scruple ea.
Rose	Rosa gallica	1 pugil
Red Wine	Vinum rubrum	3 lbs.

Preparation:

Infuse 24 hours. Strain through Hippocrats sleeve, aromatising with 1⁄2 oz. Cinnamon and sugar to taste.

Function:

Astringes to stop Leakage, strengthen the Kidney

Use:

Incontinence

Dose:

3 oz., twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

This formula will not be adversely affected by the omission of Ivory. It could also be used as a powder, or made into a Tincture.

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