Heart, Cordis
Zoological name:
Various animal Hearts have been used:
- Chicken Heart
- Sheep /Pig / Calf Heart etc.
- Rabbit Heart (Tibet)
- Yak (Tibet)
Parts used:
1. Fresh Heart in Decoction
2. Dried and prepared Heart
3. Tincture (prepared from the dried Heart)
4. Distilled Water or Spirit
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral. Sweet, salty
Uses:
1. Strengthens the Heart:
–Heart weaknerss
-Palpitations or Arrhythmias from Heart weakness
Rabbit / Hare Heart has other functions. See Rabbit Heart
Dose:
Prepared Heart in Powder: 100–300mg
In Decoction: half–1 calf or lamb heart can be sliced and decocted.
Heart Tincture (made of the dried Heart 1 in 10 parts 60% alcohol): 10–30 drops
Preparation:
The membranes and vessels are removed, and the organ is washed well.
1. Dried Heart:
The organ can be sliced and dried in a low oven.
2. Alcohol-prepared Heart:
The sliced heart is dipped in Brandy, then hung to dry in a warm place (or a low oven). This is repeated a number of times until thoroughly dried. This dries it quicker and better, helps preserve the effects, and lessens the unpleasant smell. Of course, Tincture of Myrrh or Balm or other tinctures can be used which will enhance the effect and reduce the smell.
Main Combinations:
Major Formulas:
Yak Heart 8 (‘Brong rtse ar brgyad) (Tibetan)
Life Holding Jewel (Srog ‘dzin nor bu) (Tibetan)
Precious Wish Fulfilling Jewel (Rin chen ratna bsam ‘phel) (Tibetan)
Cautions:
None noted
Main Preparations used:
Prepared Powder, Distilled Water
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