Powder of Great Use Against Forgetfulness

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Philippi Grulingii Medicinae practica (1665)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Rosemary fl owers	Rosmarinus officinalis
Marjoram fl owers	Oreganum marjorana
Sage fl owers	Salvia officinalis
Betony fl owers	Betonica officinalis
Balm flowers	Melissa officinalis	1⁄2 oz. ea.
Bay berry	Laurus nobilis
Peony seed	Paeonia officinalis
Basil seed	Ocinum basilicum
Balm seed	Melissa officinalis
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	1 dram ea.
Zedoary	Curcuma zedoaria
Caraway seed	Carum carvi
Cumin seed	Cuminum cyminum	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
Cubeb	Piper cubeba
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans
Mace	Myristica fragrans
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus
Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum	1 dram ea.
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis	1 scruple
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Frankincense	Boswellia sacra
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	1 dram ea.
Coriander seed prepared	Coriandrum sativum	1 1⁄2 drams
White Sugar	Saccharum alba	1 lb.

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

Modifications:

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