Decoctum Cordiale
Cordial Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Florentini

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Prune

Prunus domestica

12

Raisins

Vitis vinifera

1 oz

Sebesten

Cordia spp

16

Jujube

Ziziphus jujuba

10

Borage flower

Borago officinalis

Bugloss flower

Anchusa officinalis

Violet flower

Viola odorata

Balm

Melissa officinalis

Maidenhair

Adiantum capillus-veneris

1⁄2 handful ea.

Basil seed

Ocinum basilicum

Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Carrot seed

Daucus carrota

2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Decoction

Function:

clears Heat, benefits the Heart

Use:

1. Heart Fire with Insomnia, Irritability, Restlessness, Dream-disturbed sleep
2. Palpitations

Dose:

a small cupful twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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