Decoction Against Strangury and Burning Urine

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Enchiridion Medicum, Petrus Pomarius, 1612

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Barley	Hordeum vulgare	1 1⁄2 handful
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	1 dram
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum	2 1⁄2 drams
Dates cut	Diospyros lotus	5
Sebesten	Cordia spp	15

Preparation:

Decoct in water. To 3 1⁄2 ounces of the strained decoction add Syrup of Poppy 1 oz., Syrup of Licorice 1⁄2 oz., and powdered Acorns 1 dram. Mix

Function:

Clears Heat and Damp, promotes Urine, eases Pain

Use:

1. Strangury
2. Burning Urine
3. Acute Urinary Tract Infections

Dose:

take the above as a dose before bed.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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