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Decoction to Cool the Blood

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Wirtzung

Herb Name
Sorrel root
Mallow leaf
Plantain leaf
Purslane
Endive
Aniseed
Lettuce seed
Borage
flower
Violet
flower
Water Lily
flower

Latin
Rumex acetosa
Malva sylvestris
Plantago majus
Portulaceae oleracea
Chicorium endiva
Pimpinella anisum
Lactuosa sativa
Borago o
fficinalis
Viola odorata
Nymphea alba

Amount
2 oz.



1 handful ea.

1 dram ea.


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

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