Electuary Against Forgetfulness

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Secrets of Art and Nature, John Wecker, London, 1660

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum
Long Pepper	Piper longum
White Pepper	Piper album
Galangal	Alpina officinarum
Calamus	Acorus calamus
Sa ffron	Crocus sativus
Indian Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi
Cardamom	Elettaria cardamomum
Carpobalsamum	Commiphora opobalsamum
Asarum	Asarum europeum
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Myrtle seed	Myrtus communis	2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Form into a fine powder, and with purified Honey, form an Electuary (or pills).

Function:

Clears Cold and Damp, moves Qi, benefits the Brain

Use:

1. Poor or Failing Memory
2. Poor digestion

Dose:

1 dram at bedtime

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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