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Decoctum Cordialis
Cordial Decoction
Cordial Decoction
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
The Royal Pharmacopeia; Galenical and Chemical [of France], Moses Charras, 1678
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Herb Name
Barley
Scorzonera root Borage root Bugloss root Borage leaf Bugloss leaf Endive leaf Chicory leaf Wood Sorrel Maidenhair Licorice Melon seed Gourd seed Pumpkin seed Cucumber seed Borage flower Rose flower Violet flower |
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Preparation:
Wash the Barley, then boil in 6 pints of fountain water for 15 minutes, then add the well washed roots with the pith removed and sliced. Boil with the Barley for another 15 minutes; next add the leaves (except the Maidenhair and Wood Sorrel), boiling them a further 10 minutes. Then add the Licorice, and the remaining herbs, boil for a few minutes more, then lastly add the bruised seeds and flowers, and remove the pot from the fire. When it is half cooled, strain it and keep for use.
Function:
Clears Heat, nourishes the Heart Yin, calms the Mind and Spirit
Use:
1. Anxiety with Palpitations
2. Restlessness
3. Insomnia
4. Frenzy, Raving, Madness
5. Good for Sadness, Grief, Sorrow or Pensiveness
6. promotes Cheerfulness
7. a gentle medicine to expel Heat from the Blood
Dose:
2–4, or 6 oz.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment
