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Powder to Strengthen the Memory

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name
Ginger
Acorus
Cyperus
Nutmeg
Black Pepper
Mastic

Sugar of Roses
Sugar of Bugloss
Marjoram
Sage
Anacardium
Indian Spikenard

Latin
Zingiber officinalis
Iris pseudoacorus
Cyperus rotundus
Myristica fragrans
Piper nigrum
Pistacia lentiscus
Sacchari Rosati
Sacchari Buglossati
Oreganum marjorana
Salvia o
fficinalis
Anacardium occidentale
Nardostachys jatamansi

Amount


1 1⁄2 drams each


1 dram each

3 drams each

1 dram each
5 scruples
1 dram


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

Modifications:
1. Calamus can replace Acorus

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