Brahmi
Brahmi Health Benefits*
Brahmi is very effective herb for improving memory, mental alertness, promotes healthy mind and reduces restlessness, anxiety, also helps in age related senility. Brahmi is one of the main rejuvenating herbs for brain cells and nerves, so it plays a very vital role in various Ayurvedic therapies for cognitive tissues which are age related. Brahmi rejuvenates the mind from stress and exhaustion caused in daily life.
It grows in marshy lands, and cultivated in the southern regions of India. It is Nervine and tonic, diuretic, anti anxiety agent and good for heart. All the parts of this plant have medicinal value. This herb helps to ease mental stress, restlessness, fatigue, anxiety, cloudiness in thought, overactive mind, etc. It facilitates mind concentration by stimulation of neural activity. It acts as blood cleanser also.
- Provides support to mind, mental acuity and intellect*
- Helps in the physiological processes related to relaxation*
- Improves memory, enhances mental clarity, longevity*
- It is useful as potent nerves tonic*
- Has good cognitive effects, especially related to learning, concentration and memory*
- Helps to reduce restlessness and anxiety*
- Helps in reduction of age related senility*
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Clinical Studies and Researches on Brahmi
The governmental Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and its Central Drug Institute (CDRI) laboratories in India performed some clinical studies on bacopa. They began isolating active ingredients in Bacopa and derived that, it contained 2 classes of plant saponins. They are aptly christened Bacosides A and B, the anti-oxidant chemicals, which are responsible for the mind sharpening, neuroprotective and anxiety reducing effects. The basic mechanism is not yet understood, but some known facts show that bacosides enhance the depleted neural transmission, preventing its decay and also encourage protein synthesis accompanying the memory formation. They bind with cell receptors and provide anti-oxidant protection to memory centers of brain against the highly reactive and destructive metabolic end products like free radicals.
A CSIR technical report confidently mentions about the effectiveness of bacopa in human beings. The crude extract ‘Brahmi’ derived from Bacopa Monniera, is used for treating cognitive disorders for aging, in Indian medicines since ancient ages.
Studies on healthy normal children and children with deficit hyperactivity disorder show bacopa as a safe, efficacious and well tolerated without any side effects.
Placebo-controlled, double-blind studies at Neuropsychological laboratory at School of Biophysical Science and Electrical engineering in Australia had tested the brahmi herb extracts for 12 weeks on healthy human various subjects and had good conclusions. It was found that this herb significantly improved the information processing, learning rate and consolidation of memory. A 3 month study on the retention of the memory was carried out students, which proved that memory retention was higher when given brahmi dose. Researches also indicate of its benefits in cases of mental retardation as well.
Other Names For Brahmi
Latin Name - Bacopa monnieri
Family Name – Scrophulariaceae
Common Names - Brahmi, Bacopa, Thyme-leafed gratiola, Herpestis monniera, Coastal Waterhyssop, Water hyssop
Brahmi in Ayurveda
Brahmi is extensively used in Indian Ayurvedic medical system since 6th century A.D. for improving mental performance. It is a classic brain and nervine tonic. Brahmi has been named in respect of Brahma, the creator. The literal translation means ‘god like’. Hence Brahmi has an esteemed position in Ayurveda due to its incomparable properties.
Brahmi helps to pacify all 3 doshas, especially vata and kapha. Ayurvedic practitioners believe it as ideal to counteract the vata dosha, the governing factor of nervous system. Brahmi is described as Medhya, the herb which braces mind for carrying cognitive functions plus intellectual pursuits. Additionally, ancient authors have noted of Brahmi being not only useful for brain and mind, but also have relaxing and digestive benefits. *
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