Syrupus Cardiacus
Cordial Syrup

Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:



Herb Name

Rhenish Wine
Rose Water
Ginger
Clove
Cinnamon
Sugar

Latin


Vinum Rheni
Aqua Rosata
Zingiber officinalis
Eugenia caryophyllus
Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Saccharum

Amount


2 lbs.
2 1⁄2 lbs.

2 scruples ea.
1⁄2 dram
3 1⁄2 oz.

Preparation:


Boil it to a thick consistency (thickness of a Julep); traditionally it was aromatised by adding 3 grains of Ambergris and 1 grain of Musk towards the end.

Function:


Strengthens the Heart, benefits the Qi, benefits the Spirit

Use:


1. Heart weakness
2. Low Spirits

Dose:


1⁄2–1 or 2 oz.

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



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