Powder of Frankincense and Pepper (Wirtzung)
Powder of Frankincense and Pepper
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Wirtzung
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Frankincense | Boswellia sacra | 1 dram |
| Black Pepper | Piper nigrum | 1 scruple |
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Moves the Blood, clears Cold and Damp, benefits the Brain
Use:
1. Poor or Failing Memory
2. Promotes Cerebral circulation
Dose:
This is taken as a dose every morning with wine
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. It is stronger with Calamus added.
1. Our source was Wirtzung, but he claimed the ‘ancients’ to have praised this for poor Memory.
2. Compare with Frankincense Electuary
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