Powder to Strengthen the Memory
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Ambrosia | Ambrosia spp. | |
Oreganum marjorana | ||
Salvia officinalis | ||
Betonica officinalis | ||
Melissa officinalis | 2 drams ea. | |
Laurus nobilis | ||
Peonia officinalis | ||
Melissa officinalis | 3 drams ea. | |
Ocinum basilicum | ||
Sinapis alba | 1 dram ea. | |
Curcuma zedoaria | ||
Cuminum cyminum | 2 drams ea. | |
Piper cubeba | ||
Myristica fragrans | ||
Cinnamonum zeylanicum | ||
Eugenia caryophyllus | ||
Piper nigrum | ||
Piper album | ||
Piper longum | ||
Elettaria cardamomum | 1 dram ea. | |
Zingiber officinalis | ||
Glycyrrhiza glabra | 1⁄2 oz. ea. | |
Terminalia chebula (yellow variety) | ||
Terminalia chebula (black variety) | 3 drams ea. | |
Boswellia sacra | ||
Pistacia lentiscus | 1⁄2 dram ea. | |
Coriandrum sativum | 1⁄2 oz. | |
Saccharum | 2 oz. |
* 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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