Gravel Root/Joe Pye Tincture

Suggested uses:
bone pains with fever 
Urinary tract infections 
Colic 
Bleeding of the lungs 
Weak and sore back
Kidneys, bladder, uterus 
Kidney stones 
Deep, dull pain in kidneys and weight and heaviness in loins 
Leukorrhea
Oozing infection of the penis 
Actions: Anti-lithic (breaks up stones), soothing diuretic, astringent, anti-rheumatic, anti-gravel, stricture (constriction)
Urethritis
Painful urination
Prostatitis
Lumbago (low back pain) of the kidneys
Gout
Some diabetes 
Lithic acid gravel (reddish brown urine with back pain)
Bloody urine 
Frequent urge to urinate
Impotence and sterility 
miscarriages (helps prevent)
Dryness on joints 
Dry sinuses; sinus remedy 
Promotes flow of water and soothes irritation 
A little warming and stimulating 
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation (could tip a healthy balance)