Special Powder for Memory (Wirtzung)
| Special Powder for Memory |  |
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Wirtzung
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Senna leaf | Cassia angustifolia | 3 ounces |
| Zedoary | Curcuma zedoaria | 1 ounce ea. |
| Cumin seed | Cuminum cyminum | 1⁄2 ounce |
| Parsley seed | Petroselinum crispum | 2 drams ea. |
| Dill seed | Anethum graveolens | 3 ounces |
| Ginger | Zingiber officinalis | |
| Clove | Eugenia caryophyllus | |
| Nutmeg | Myristica fragrans | |
| Calamus | Acorus calamus | |
| Galangal | Alpina officinarum | |
| Pimpernel root | Pimpinella saxifraga | |
| Sage | Salvia officinalis | |
| Rue | Ruta graveolens | |
| Valerian | Valeriana officinalis | |
| Aniseed | Pimpinella anisum | |
| Sugar | Saccharum |
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Clears Phlegm, regulates Wind, opens Obstruction, promotes Circulation, purges the Head, benefits the Brain and Memory
Use:
Used for a number of purposes:
1. strengthen the Brain and benefits and increases the Memory
2. Dizziness, Vertigo and like disorders of the Head
3. cleanses the Blood, benefits complexion, and cleanses the skin in Acne
4. benefits the Stomach, enhances Digestion
5. strengthen the Uterus
6. preserves the Lungs, cleanses the Lungs; good for Coughs
7. Pain of the Liver, Spleen and Gall Bladder.
8. good for ‘all diseases of the Heart’.
9. good for all types of Swellings
10. preserves in time of Infection
11. held in the mouth, it is good for toothache and stinking breath.
Dose:
1⁄2–1 dram, up to 2 drams in wine or other suitable vehicle
Cautions:
1. Not used during pregnancy.
2. Best not used in full doses for more than 2–4 weeks without a break.
Modifications:
This can be made using Honey instead of Sugar, in which case an Electuary will be made. A lesser dose of Licorice can also be used in place of Sugar.
This is a pleasant tasting and effective medicine which can be used as a mild alterative, or increased in dose to act as a gentle purgative. It cleanses the system gently, and is best for poor memory and mental function coming from excess cold and phlegm in the system.
‘This powder not only strengthens the brains, but also the Memory: it is also good against Giddiness of the Head [Dizziness], cleanses Blood, and is good for the Stomach, strengthens the Womb, preserves the Lights [Lungs] from all superfluous Humours, withstands all diseases of the Heart, pain of the Liver, of the Milt [Spleen], of the Gall [Gall Bladder], drives away the Cough, makes a good color and a clear Face. It is also good to be used against all swellings, and against all Pestilental air: held in the mouth, it takes away all Toothache, stinking Breath, and keepeth men in good health’. (Wirtzung)
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