Electuary of Frankincense

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name Frankincense Black Pepper Cyperus root Myrrh

Latin Boswellia sacra Piper nigrum Cyperus rotundus Commiphora molmol Amount equal parts

Preparation:

Powder and with clarified Honey, make an Electuary

Function:

Moves the Blood, clears Cold and Damp, regulates Qi, benefits the Brain

Use:

1. Poor or Failing Memory
2. Increases Cerebral circulation

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

It can be improved with the addition of Calamus

This is an expanded version of Powder of Frankincense and Pepper.

It is also very similar to Electuary for Amnesia of Unani medicine. This suggests the Frankincense Electuary to be of Arab origin.

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