Heart, Cordis
Zoological name:
Various animal Hearts have been used:
- Chicken
- Sheep /Pig / Calf etc.
- 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
Classification:
Uses:
1. Strengthens the Heart:
–Heart weaknerss
-Palpitations or Arrhythmias from Heart weakness
Dose:
Prepared Heart in Powder: 100–300mg
In Decoction: half a 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.
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
Nothing at Present
Nothing at Present