Concerning Nocturnal Discharges

The Hebrews call certain infernal spirits or the devil himself Lilith. Medical doctors teach correctly that she is contamination by seminal discharge. But it as also true that Lilith is the scourge of the Lord, punishing libidinous sin by the libidinous desire. And if Satan likewise stimulates the wicked to libido, nevertheless he is incapable of spilling semen, of having intercourse, because he has no organic body. It is said that seminal discharge is intercourse with Satan, whereas that is contrary to the devil’s nature. Seminal discharge can be treated by fasting and prayer, i.e., true repentance, and palliative medicines—in particular, the testes of a spotless lamb ground with herbs and drunk in wine, bitter herbs, and distilled water lily.