Powder to Strengthen the Memory

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name Ginger Calamus Cyperus Nutmeg Black Pepper Mastic Sugar of Roses Sugar of Bugloss Marjoram Sage Anacardium Indian Spikenard

Latin Zingiber officinalis Acorus calamus * Cyperus rotundus Myristica fragrans Piper nigrum Pistacia lentiscus Sacchari Rosati Sacchari Buglossati Oreganum marjorana Salvia officinalis Anacardium occidentale Nardostachys jatamansi Amount 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 3 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 5 scruples 1 dram

* Iris pseudoacorus was listed in the original text. However, Calamus was commonly substituted and is more effective for the intended purposes.

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

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