Decoctum Cordiale
Cordial Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Florentini

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Prune	Prunus domestica	12
Raisins	Vitis vinifera	1 oz
Sebesten	Cordia spp	16
Jujube	Ziziphus jujuba	10
Borage fl ower	Borago officinalis
Bugloss fl ower	Anchusa officinalis
Violet fl ower	Viola odorata
Balm	Melissa officinalis
Maidenhair	Adiantum capillus-veneris	1⁄2 handful ea.
Basil seed	Ocinum basilicum
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Carrot seed	Daucus carrota	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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Decoctum Cordiale Cordial Decoction