Powder for Gonorrhea

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Mint	Mentha arvensis	3 drams ea.
Agnus Castus seed	Vitex agnus-castus	2 drams
Orris root	Iris germanica	1 dram
Rue seed	Ruta graveolens	1 1⁄2 drams
Lettuce seed	Lactuosa sativa	weight of the rest
White Sugar	Saccharum

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Astringent, clears Damp

Use:

1. Gonorrhea
2. Spermatorrhea

Dose:

1 dram before food with white wine.

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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