Powder for Incontinence (Alexander Benedictus)

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	1 dram ea.
Calamus	Acorus calamus

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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