Powder for Loss of Memory and Stupidity

Tradition:


Western, Unani

Source / Author:


Philon (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name

Balm *

Latin


Melissa officinalis

Amount


1⁄2 oz.
* Balm, was to be collected in the Month of May (Northern hemisphere)

Preparation:


Powder

Function:


Calms the Liver, clears Heat, strengthens the Brain

Use:


1. Amnesia
2. loss of Wits; Stupidity or Foolishness

Dose:


Take this as a dose each morning with Chicken broth or White Wine.

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



This was called Ad memoriae abolitionem & stultitiam; Powder for obliterated Memory and foolishness and was in Philon’s Book 1, Chapter 14. It is interesting as it is a one-herb formula with a specific vehicle, Chicken broth being optimal.
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