Powder of Great Use Against Forgetfulness (Grulingus)
Powder of Great Use Against Forgetfulness
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Philippi Grulingii Medicinae practica (1665)
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary flowers | Rosmarinus officinalis | 1⁄2 oz. ea. |
| Marjoram flowers | Oreganum marjorana | 1 dram ea. |
| Sage flowers | Salvia officinalis | 1 1⁄2 drams ea. |
| Betony flowers | Betonica officinalis | 1 dram ea. |
| Balm flowers | Melissa officinalis | 1 scruple |
| Bay berry | Laurus nobilis | 1 dram ea. |
| Peony seed | Peonia officinalis | 1 1⁄2 drams |
| Basil seed | Ocinum basilicum | 1 lb. |
| Balm seed | Melissa officinalis | |
| Cinnamon | Cinnamonum zeylanicum | |
| Zedoary | Curcuma zedoaria | |
| Caraway seed | Carum carvi | |
| Cumin seed | Cuminum cyminum | |
| Cubeb | Piper cubeba | |
| Nutmeg | Myristica fragrans | |
| Mace | Myristica fragrans | |
| Clove | Eugenia caryophyllus | |
| Cardamon | Elettaria cardamomum | |
| Ginger | Zingiber officinalis | |
| Licorice | Glycyrrhiza glabra | |
| Frankincense | Boswellia sacra | |
| Mastic | Pistacia lentiscus | |
| Coriander seed prepared | Coriandrum sativum | |
| White Sugar | Saccharum alba |
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Clears Damp and Phlegm, regulates Qi, Strengthens the Brain
Use:
Amnesia, Poor or Failing Memory
Dose:
1–2 drams with a suitable vehicle
Cautions:
None noted
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