Powder to Strengthen the Memory

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)

Herb Name Ambrosia Marjoram Sage Betony Balm Bay berry Peony seed Balm seed Basil seed Mustard seed Zedoary Cumin prepared * Cubeb Nutmeg Cinnamon Clove Black Pepper White Pepper Long Pepper Cardamon Ginger Licorice Yellow Myrobalan Black Myrobalan Frankincense Mastic Coriander prepared ** Sugar

Latin Ambrosia spp. Oreganum marjorana Salvia officinalis Betonica officinalis Melissa officinalis Laurus nobilis Peonia officinalis Melissa officinalis Ocinum basilicum Sinapis alba Curcuma zedoaria Cuminum cyminum Piper cubeba Myristica fragrans Cinnamonum zeylanicum Eugenia caryophyllus Piper nigrum Piper album Piper longum Elettaria cardamomum Zingiber officinalis Glycyrrhiza glabra Terminalia chebula (yellow variety) Terminalia chebula (black variety) Boswellia sacra Pistacia lentiscus Coriandrum sativum Saccharum Amount 2 drams ea. 3 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 3 drams ea. 1⁄2 dram ea. 1⁄2 oz. 2 oz.

* Cumin is prepared by steeoing in Vinegar, then drying
** Coriander is prepared by steeoing in Vinegar of Raisins, then drying

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Phlegm-Damp, moves Qi and Blood, strengthens the Brain

Use:

1. Loss of Memory
2. Strengthens the Brain

Dose:

1–2 drams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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