Powder for Urinary Retention
Powder for Urinary Retention
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, Renou, 1615)
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Celery seed | Apium graveolens | 1⁄2 oz. ea. |
| Radish seed | Raphanus sativa | 1 dram ea. |
| Milium solis | Lithospermum spp | 1 scruple |
| Madder | Rubia tinctorum | |
| Parsley seed | Petroselinum crispum | |
| Macedonian Parsley | Petroselinum macedonicum | |
| Juniper | Juniperus communis | |
| Ameos | Ammi majus | |
| Fennel seed | Foeniculum vulgare | |
| Spikenard | Nardostachys jatamansi | |
| Bitter Almond | Prunus amygdalus amara | |
| Asarum | Asarum europeum | |
| Melon seed | Citrullus vulgaris | |
| Cantharide, head & legs removed | Cantharis |
Preparation:
Powder and add 1 dram Ammoniac dissolved in a little wine
Function:
Clears Damp, Opens Obstructions, promotes Urine
Use:
1. Retention of Urine, Strangury
2. Dysuria
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram taken with Diuretic Decoction (or some other appropriate vehicle)
Cautions:
Avoid overdose. Cantharide is exceedingly irritating in excessive dose
Modifications:
Similar Formulas:
Pills for Retention of Urine (Wirtzung)
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