Cumin Seeds
This popular spice is a brain food. Its use has been found beneficial in the treatment of dullness of memory. Three grams of black cumin seeds should be mixed with 12 grams of pure honey and licked to enhance memory.
Lemon Balm
This important culinary herb is regarded as a memory enhancing food. It is said to be very valuable for brain and for strengthening the memory. It relieves brain fatigue, sharpens comprehension, lifts the heart from depression and raises the spirits. A cold infusion of the balm can be taken freely for this purpose. It is prepared by infusing about 30 grams of the herb in half a litre of cold water for 12 hours and then strained. It should be taken in small doses throughout the day. Lemon balm can also be used in the form of herbal tea made from its heart-shaped leaves.
Pepper
Pepper is one of the oldest and most important of all spices. It is known as ‘King of Spices’. It is stimulant, pungent, aromatic, digestive and nervine tonic. This is a valuable food for enhancing memory. A pinch of finely ground pepper, mixed with honey, should be taken for this purpose. It should be taken both in the morning and evening.
Phosphorus-Rich Fruits
All the fruits, rich in phosphorus are valuable food to sharpen memory. Such fruits invigorate the brain cells and tissues. The fruits rich in this important mineral are figs, grapes, dates, orange, almond, walnut and apple. Their use is of special value in loss of memory due to brain weakness.
Rosemary
Rosemary is a sweet scented evergreen plant, which grows upto two meters high. It has long been regarded as the herb for the remembrance. It was once believed to strengthen the heart as well as the memory. The Greeks and Romans prepared a fragrant distilled water from the flowers and inhaled the odour so that “the evils were destroyed from the mind and the memory no longer played tricks.” Dr. James a renowned physician wrote: “Rosemary is a plant of great service in affections of the head and nerves…. It strengthens the sight and memory.”
Rosemary is considered as an antidote to mental fatigue and forgetfulness. In ancient Greece, students studying for their examinations threaded sprigs of rosemary in their locks to encourage clear thinking and a good memory. A tea made from the herb has been found highly beneficial for the businessmen and students who will find it refreshing and a good natural remedy for bringing added mental agility. It is believed that if the crushed leaves of rosemary are inhaled, keeping the eyes closed, the mind will become crystal-clear as the plant’s penetrating vapors seems to course through the brain cells.
Sage
This popular culinary herb is considered a useful remedy for failing memory. It has been found to have an action on cortex of the brain, which is said to be beneficial in mental exhaustion, strengthening the ability to concentrate. A tea made from the leaves should be taken to sharpen memory. This tea is prepared by pouring a cup of boiling water over dried sage leaves. The water should be covered and infused for several minutes. It should then be strained and sweetened with honey. In case of fresh leaves, a tablespoon of coarsely chopped sage leaves should be used and tea prepared in the same manner.
Walnut
Walnut is a unique dry fruit valuable in failing memory due to brain weakness. Its value will be enhanced if it is taken with figs or raisins. If it is intended to be consumed alone, about 20 grams of walnuts should be taken every day.
Cumin Seeds
This popular spice is a brain food. Its use has been found beneficial in the treatment of dullness of memory. Three grams of black cumin seeds should be mixed with 12 grams of pure honey and licked to enhance memory.