Powder to Strengthen the Memory (3)
Powder to Strengthen the Memory
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Ambrosia | Ambrosia spp. | 2 drams ea. |
| Marjoram | Oreganum marjorana | 3 drams ea. |
| Sage | Salvia officinalis | 1 dram ea. |
| Betony | Betonica officinalis | 2 drams ea. |
| Balm | Melissa officinalis | 1 dram ea. |
| Bay berry | Laurus nobilis | 1⁄2 oz. ea. |
| Peony seed | Peonia officinalis | 3 drams ea. |
| Balm seed | Melissa officinalis | 1⁄2 dram ea. |
| Basil seed | Ocinum basilicum | 1⁄2 oz. |
| Mustard seed | Sinapis alba | 2 oz. |
| Zedoary | Curcuma zedoaria | |
| Cumin prepared * | Cuminum cyminum | |
| Cubeb | Piper cubeba | |
| Nutmeg | Myristica fragrans | |
| Cinnamon | Cinnamonum zeylanicum | |
| Clove | Eugenia caryophyllus | |
| Black Pepper | Piper nigrum | |
| White Pepper | Piper album | |
| Long Pepper | Piper longum | |
| Cardamon | Elettaria cardamomum | |
| Ginger | Zingiber officinalis | |
| Licorice | Glycyrrhiza glabra | |
| Yellow Myrobalan | Terminalia chebula (yellow variety) Terminalia chebula (black variety) Boswellia sacra | |
| Black Myrobalan | Pistacia lentiscus | |
| Frankincense | Coriandrum sativum | |
| Mastic | Saccharum | |
| Coriander prepared ** | ||
| Sugar |
* Cumin is prepared by steeoing in Vinegar, then drying
** Coriander is prepared by steeoing in Vinegar of Raisins, then drying
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Clears Phlegm-Damp, moves Qi and Blood, strengthens the Brain
Use:
1. Loss of Memory
2. Strengthens the Brain
Dose:
1–2 drams
Cautions:
None noted
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