Syrup for Gonorrhea from Heat

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Purslane seed	Portulaceae oleracea
Lettuce seed	Lactuosa sativa
Water Lily leaf	Nymphea alba
Prepared Coriander seed *	Coriandrum sativum
Water Lily root	Nymphea alba	1 oz. ea.
Dandelion	Taraxacum officinale
Nightshade	Solanum nigrum	1⁄2 oz. ea.
Camphor	Camphora	1⁄2 dram
Jujubes	Ziziphus jujuba
Dates prepared **	Diospyros lotus	2 oz. ea.
Rue seed	Ruta graveolens
Mountain Mints	Calamintha montana
Cumin, parched	Cuminum cyminum	1 dram ea.

* Coriander seed is steeped in vinegar 24 hours, then dried
** Dates are steeped in Vinegar for 8 days, then dried

Preparation:

Decoct all except Camphor in 2 quarts of water down to half; strain and press out hard. The add: Quince juice 12 oz., Sugar 36 oz. Boil well together, then clarify, adding the Camphor and a little Mint towards the end.

Function:

Astringent, clears Heat and Toxin

Use:

Gonorrhea; ‘very precious and approved’.

Dose:

2 oz. with 3 oz. of Purslane water

Comment:

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. The above formula is used for the latter.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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