INGREDIENTS
Japanese rohdea, Rhizoma Rohdeae Japonicae, 3 to 6g (if the fresh is used), 9 to 15g
Chinese-date, Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, 8 pieces
PROCESS: Decoct them in water.
DIRECTIONS: To be taken as a drink. Applicable to patients suffering from ordinary chronic heart-failure. The herb Japanese rohdea is the rhizome of Rohdea japonica Rotn [Liliaceae], which has the functions of exerting a tonic effect on the heart, inducing diuresis, clearing away heat and toxic material. The contained cardiac glycoside, rhodexin A, B and C have the same function of invigorating the heart as digitalis; nevertheless, overdose must be avoided, for they are poisonous to a certain degree.