Powder for the Memory (Sennertus)

Powder for the Memory

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Sennertus

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans	1⁄2 dram ea.
Aloeswood	Aquillaria agallocha	1 scruple ea.
Frankincense	Boswellia sacra	2 drams
Ivory	Eboris	1⁄2 dram
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Mustard seed	Sinapis alba	6 grains ea.
Coriander seed prepared	Coriandrum sativum	6 drams
Cubeb	Piper cubeba
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Pearl	Margarita
Musk	Moschus
Ambergris	Ambre gris
Manus Christi perlata *

* Manus Christi Perlata is a confection made with Rose Water, White Sugar and Pearl powder.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Regulates Qi, clears Cold and Damp, benefits the Brain

Use:

1. Poor or Failing Memory
2. Mental Dullness, poor Mental function, Lethargy

Dose:

1–1 1⁄2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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