Decoctum Cordiale
Cordial Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Florentini

Herb Name Prune Raisins Sebesten Jujube Borage flower Bugloss flower Violet flower Balm Maidenhair Basil seed Licorice Carrot seed

Latin Prunus domestica Vitis vinifera Cordia spp Ziziphus jujuba Borago officinalis Anchusa officinalis Viola odorata Melissa officinalis Adiantum capillus-veneris Ocinum basilicum Glycyrrhiza glabra Daucus carrota Amount 12 1 oz 16 10 1⁄2 handful ea. 2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Decoction

Function:

clears Heat, benefits the Heart

Use:

1. Heart Fire with Insomnia, Irritability, Restlessness, Dream-disturbed sleep
2. Palpitations

Dose:

a small cupful twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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