Powder for the Memory (Hartman)
Powder for the Memory
Tradition:
Memory
Source / Author:
Practical Chymistry, John Hartman, 1670
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Mace | Myristica fragrans | 6 drams ea. |
| Cubebs | Piper cubeba | 5 drams ea. |
| Cloves | Eugenia caryophyllus | 1⁄2 oz. ea. |
| Senna leaf | Cassia angustifolia | 2 drams ea. |
| Crystals of Tartar | Potassium tartrate | |
| Ginger | Zingiber officinalis | |
| Ground Pine | Ajuga chamaepitys | |
| Calamus | Acorus calamus | |
| Gentian | Gentiana lutea | |
| Cumin seed | Cuminum cyminum | |
| Mountain Siler seed | Siler trilobum | |
| Aniseed | Pimpinella anisum | |
| Ammi | Ammi majus | |
| Carrot seed | Daucus carrota | |
| Wild Alexander seed | Smyrnium olusatrum | |
| Indian Spikenard | Nardostachys jatamansi | |
| Coral | Corallum rubrum | |
| Pearl | Margarita |
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Clears Cold and Damp, regulates Qi, benefits the Brain and Memory
Use:
1. Poor or Failing Memory
2. poor or dull Mental function
Dose:
1 dram daily for the first month, morning and evening, 3 hours before food, taken in Wine, or some other suitable vehicle; in the 2nd month, only in the mornings, in the third month, 3 mornings weekly, in the fourth month, twice a week.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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