Brahmi
ABOUT
Regarded as a brain booster in Ayurveda, Brahmi is a small succulent herb with numerous branches and grows in wet soil, shallow water and marshes. It has a bitter-sweet taste and the whole plant - roots, shoots, leaves, and flowers - carries medical value. It is a therapeutic herb commonly used as a memory enhancer, aphrodisiac, and a health tonic. It might boost the production of certain brain chemicals that are involved in thinking, learning, and memory. in thinking, learning, and memory. Often referred as Ayurveda's favourite child, Brahmi comes with a myriad of benefits.
BENEFITS
Boosts memory and brain function
Brahmi improves the cognitive skills of the brain and boosts concentration and memory power. It helps to increase dendritic length and branching that are the nerve cells inside the brain and responsible for learning and memory abilities.
Acts as an antioxidant
Brahmi is an extremely powerful antioxidant agent and therefore used as a chief ingredient in several ayurvedic medicines. Bacosides, an active agent present in Brahmi, helps in rebuilding brain tissues by influencing the brain cells.
Reduces anxiety and stress
It is an adaptogenic herb and can alter the activity of certain enzymes that are responsible for stress. It controls cortisol levels and increases serotonin that acts as a stressbuster.
Lowers blood pressure levels
Study suggests that Brahmi can lower the increased blood pressure levels if taken regularly for a longer period.
Promotes hair growth
It helps to stimulate blood circulation in the scalp and gives strength to the hair follicles.