Electuary for Memory

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Frankincense	Boswellia sacra
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum
Cyperus rotundus root	Cyperus rotundus
Myrrh	Commiphora molmol	equal parts

Preparation:

Powder and form a confection with clarified Honey.

Function:

Moves the Blood, clears Phlegm, Benefits Brain

Use:

Memory loss in the aged, especially in cases with signs of Cold and Poor circulation (cyanotic lips, dull complexion etc.)

Dose:

1 dram

Cautions:

Not suited to Heat-type constitutions

Modifications:

1. Stronger if Calamus as added.

Similar Formulas:

Compare with ‘Electuary for Amnesia’, a Unani formula that is the same, but adds Calamus and Ginger in place of Myrrh.

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