Powder to Strengthen the Memory

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Calamus	Acorus calamus *
Cyperus	Cyperus rotundus	1 1⁄2 drams ea.
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum
Mastic	Pistacia lentiscus	1 dram ea.
Sugar of Roses	Sacchari Rosati
Sugar of Bugloss	Sacchari Buglossati	3 drams ea.
Marjoram	Oreganum marjorana
Sage	Salvia officinalis	1 dram ea.
Anacardium	Anacardium occidentale	5 scruples
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi	1 dram

* Iris pseudoacorus was listed in the original text. However, Calamus was commonly substituted and is more effective for the intended purposes.

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Damp, benefits the Brain and increases Memory

Use:

1. Strengthens the Memory
2. Loss of Memory or Amnesia from Phlegm-Damp
3. improves Mental function in general

Dose:

1 dram after food

Cautions:

None noted

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