Decoction to Cool the Blood

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Sorrel root	Rumex acetosa	2 oz.
Mallow leaf	Malva sylvestris
Plantain leaf	Plantago majus
Purslane	Portulaceae oleracea
Endive	Chicorium endiva	1 handful ea.
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Lettuce seed	Lactuosa sativa	1 dram ea.
Borage fl ower	Borago officinalis
Violet fl ower	Viola odorata
Water Lily flower	Nymphea alba	1 pugil ea.

Preparation:

Decoct down to 1 1⁄2 lbs. water down to half, strain, and dissolve in Syrup of Pomegranate 4 oz.

Function:

Clears Kidney Heat, cools the Blood

Use:

1. Kidney pain associated with Heat and dryness;
2. Kidney Heat and Dryness in general;
3. Heat of the Blood

Dose:

4 oz., 2 or 3 times daily before food

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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