| Brahmi is a world renowned herb for its effectiveness | | | | and promotes freshness in mind |
| in memory boosting and promoting mind alertness. It is | | | | • It is also useful in maintaining normal body |
| also commonly known as Indian pennywort and | | | | temperature thus relieving body from hyperthermia and |
| Bacopa monnieri in Latin. It is widely used as an | | | | fevers |
| antioxidant and in improving the brain cell functions. It | | | | • It is also very effective in treating menstrual |
| helps in increasing mental capacity and decreasing | | | | disorders and painful menses |
| mental stress. It is believed that due to the memory | | | | • Brahmi oil is extensively used to cure hair loss and |
| enhancing property of brahmi, it has been promoted as | | | | dandruff problem. Its antioxidant properties help in the |
| a brain tonic by ancient gurus in India, to make there | | | | proper nourishment of the hair roots and thus promote |
| disciples (students) learn and retain all the knowledge | | | | their growth. The oil also prevents split ends and |
| given to them by heart. | | | | discoloration of the hair |
| Benefits of Brahmi | | | | • It is useful in the treatment of epilepsy. The juice |
| • It helps in improving intelligence level and mind | | | | of the plant is extracted and used in the preparation of |
| alertness | | | | the medicine. In the treatment of epilepsy, brahmi is |
| • It maintains mental calmness and is effective in | | | | traditionally used in conjunction with vacha. |
| treating mental imbalances, emotional disturbances and | | | | Other popularly known ayurvedic herbs that are |
| also in the prevention and cure of geriatric mental | | | | traditionally known to improve memory are |
| problems such as amnesia and Alzheimer’s | | | | Shankapushpi and Gotu Kola. All these herbs including |
| • It is also helpful in increasing mental concentration | | | | Brahmi are medhya herbs, which mean they improve |
| level | | | | the coordination between dhi (learning), dhriti (retention) |
| • It also helps in improving mental performance and | | | | and smriti (long-term memory). |
| increasing learning capacity | | | | Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health |
| • It is also given to the patients suffering from | | | | advice and is for general information only. Always |
| insomnia. It helps in relieving them from all their stresses | | | | seek the insights of a qualified health professional |
| and makes them feel good and relaxed. Brahmi, vacha | | | | before embarking on any health program. |
| and amalaki powders are mixed in equal proportions | | | | Copyright © Nick Mutt, All Rights Reserved. If you |
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| • It helps in decreasing anxiety and mental fatigue | | | | |