Pills for Spermatorrhea

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Lemery (Pharmacopeia Universal, Lemery, 1749)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Bistort	Polygonum bistorta
Tormentil	Potentilla tormentilla
Water Lily root	Nymphea alba
Ivy berry	Hedera helix
Lettuce seed	Lactuosa sativa
Rue seed	Ruta graveolens
Agnus Castus	Vitex agnus-castus
Amber	Succinum
Goats Blood	Capra sanguis
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus
Dragons Blood	Daemonorops draco
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans	1⁄2 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder, and with Venice Turpentine, form pills

Function:

Astringent, clears Heat, strengthens the Kidneys

Use:

1. Spermatorrhea
2. Leukorrhea
3. Diarrhea
4. Bleeding

Dose:

1 scruple–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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