Botanical Tincture For Poor Memory & Exhaustion

Sometimes, the “cobwebs” associated with the first few hours after you awake don’t go away. Many people complain that not only do they not feel entirely alert after they’ve had their coffee or other morning wake-up routine, their ability to remember or recall certain information never seems to resume its full capacity. They feel exhausted, and their memory doesn’t serve them when necessary.

As this condition is developed, most often it is the short-term memory that is affected. In today’s high-demand environment, it is imperative to ‘be on the ball’ at all times, and be able to recall information in an instant. That’s why this formula was developed.

Using mind-strengthening herbs that serve to make you more refreshed and alert, this tincture derives it’s healing properties from such ingredients as the well-known ‘mind enhancer’, Schizandra. Savia Miltiorrhiza is so effective in it’s ability to improve health it is the first Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) product to obtain drug approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

It is recognized for its ability to attenuate the extent of brain edema formation. Combined with Elipta, with its ability to soothe nerves and treat mental disorders, this formula is a sure fire way to refresh the body and restore memory.

Herbs in these solution

	Acorus Rhizoma
	Albizzia Cortex
	Eclipta
	Ligustrum
	Nacre
	Salvia Miltiorrhiza
	Schisandra

You will need

Herbal Blend

10 grams of Acorus Rhizoma (Shi Chang Pu)
8 grams of Savia miltiorrhiza (Dan Shen)
8 grams of Schizandra (Wu Mei Zi)
8 grams of Nacre (Zhen Zhu Mu)
8 grams of Albizzia Cortex (He Huan Pi)
8 grams of Ligustrum (Nu Zhen Zi)
8 grams of Rehmannia Glutinosa (Shu Di Huang)
8 grams of Eclipta (Han Lian Cao)

One of the oldest medicinal practices is the formulation of a “tincture”, an extraction of active compounds from plant material using alcohol as solvent.  The active ingredients in herbs are best and most easily extracted by alcohol. A primary purpose of the extraction is to isolate and secure various anti-oxidant compounds known as “flavonoids” that are beneficial to human health. Once prepared, it is best to store your tincture in a airtight dark glass container and keep it at (or below) room temperature.

Preparation

1. Pour the herbal blend into the jar, up to between a quarter to half of its capacity (20 oz)
2. Add Vodka, Rum or Brandy just above the level of the herbs.
3. Seal the jar (tightly, to prevent leakage or evaporation)
4. Store the jar in a dry and dark area.
5. Add more alcohol over the next few days, allowing the dried herbs to soak and expand.
6. Store the jar for two weeks to three months.

Read to drink

1. Strain the tincture through a sieve with cheesecloth into another clean jar or storage container.

2. Extract the remaining tincture by squeezing the saturated herbs and transfer it into a dropper bottle. Refrigerate it.
3. Take two teaspoons right after lunch and dinner. If you can’t stand the taste, dilute it with water, juice, or tea.

Discussion & Tips

Most herbal tinctures are prepared using alcohol as a solvent. If you can’t consume alcohol, use Apple Cider

Vinegar or Wine Vinegar instead. It is recommended to store them in the refrigerator, but be sure to label the jars clearly in order to prevent other family members from inadvertently drinking your tincture. Avoid using plastic containers at all costs. The ethanol in the tincture may solubilize some of the free vinyl substances in the plastic and some PBA might leak out. Never use stainless steel containers for long-term storage.

If the tiny fragments of residue passing through the cheesecloth concern you, filter them twice through a paper coffee filter.