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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 officinalis
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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