Syrup for the Memory

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Sennertus

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Orris	Iris germanica
Calamus	Acorus calamus
Valerian	Valeriana officinalis
Pellitory	Anacyclus pyrethrum	1⁄2 dram ea.
Galangal	Alpina officinarum	2 drams
Betony	Betonica officinalis
Marjoram	Oreganum marjorana
Balm	Melissa officinalis
Thyme	Thymus vulgaris
Lily of the Valley fl ower	Convallaria majalis	1⁄2 handful ea.
Lavender	Lavendula officinalis
Sage	Salvia officinalis
Stoechas	Lavendula stoechas	2 handfuls ea.

Preparation:

Decoct in 3 lbs. of water down to 1 1⁄2 lbs., and with sufficient Honey, form a Syrup. The herbs should be decocted first, adding the aromatics towards the end.

Function:

Clears Cold-Damp-Phlegm, opens the Orifices of the Brain, moves Qi, benefits the Brain and Memory

Use:

1. Poor or Failing Memory
2. Dull or Poor Mental function
3. poor Cerebral circulation

Dose:

2–4 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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