Tincture for Memory
Tincture for Memory
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Antidotarium medico chymicum reformatum 1620
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Chebulic Myrobalan | Terminalia chebula | 1 oz. ea. |
| Yellow Myrobalan | Terminalia chebula (yellow) | 1 dram ea. |
| Black Myrobalan | Terminalia chebula (black) | 1⁄2 dram ea. |
| Belleric Myrobalan | Terminalia bellerica | 3 oz. |
| Galangal | Alpina officinarum | 2 oz. ea. |
| Clove | Eugenia caryophyllus | 1⁄2 oz. |
| Grains of Paradise | Aframomum melegueta | 2 oz. |
| Cardamon | Elettaria cardamomum | 1⁄2 lb. |
| Nutmeg | Myristica fragrans | |
| Aniseed | Pimpinella anisum | |
| Fennel seed | Foeniculum vulgare | |
| Rose | Rosa gallica | |
| Rosemary flower | Rosmarinus officinalis | |
| Lavender flower | Lavendula officinalis | |
| Castoreum | Castoreum | |
| Confect of Anacardium | Anarcardium occidentale | |
| Raisin | Vitis vinifera |
Preparation:
Bruise the herbs and steep in Wine or Rosemary wine. It may be made as a tincture using 35% alcohol.
Function:
Clears Cold and Damp, regulates Qi, benefits the Brain and Memory
Use:
1. Poor or Failing Memory
2. Poor mental function, poor cerebral circulation
Dose:
2–4 oz., morning and night
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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