Powder to Strengthen the Memory
Tradition:
Western, Unani
Source / Author:
Nicholas (Nicolai Magni, De Medicis Pulveribus, 1545)
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Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
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Ambrosia |
Ambrosia spp. |
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Oreganum marjorana |
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Salvia officinalis |
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Betonica officinalis |
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Melissa officinalis |
2 drams ea. |
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Laurus nobilis |
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Peonia officinalis |
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Melissa officinalis |
3 drams ea. |
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Ocinum basilicum |
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Sinapis alba |
1 dram ea. |
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Curcuma zedoaria |
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Cuminum cyminum |
2 drams ea. |
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Piper cubeba |
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Myristica fragrans |
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Cinnamonum zeylanicum |
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Eugenia caryophyllus |
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Piper nigrum |
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Piper album |
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Piper longum |
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Elettaria cardamomum |
1 dram ea. |
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Zingiber officinalis |
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Glycyrrhiza glabra |
1⁄2 oz. ea. |
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Terminalia chebula (yellow variety) |
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Terminalia chebula (black variety) |
3 drams ea. |
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Boswellia sacra |
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Pistacia lentiscus |
1⁄2 dram ea. |
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Coriandrum sativum |
1⁄2 oz. |
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Saccharum |
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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