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| All these herbs nourish
and stimulate the various aspects of the brain function.
Brain cells called nerve cells or " neurons can
sprout new connections when stimulated ... and it is the
connections, not the nerve cells themselves, that
determine how well we think and remember.., stimulation
also grows denser neural connections. Right upto the end
of life, the more you challenge your brain, the more you
can increase [the number of connections], says
neuroscientist Dr. Arnold Scheibel of the University of
California, Los Angeles." 11 "Gotu Kola,(Centella asiatica) a semi acquatic plant is called Brahmi in Ayurveda and is used to strengthen the intellect." 5 In Ancient Vedic Literature (Atharveda-800 BC)., mention has been made of the memory enhancement properties of the plant Brahmi. "Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) is now being used in Europe for its effects on mental function... Centella improves learning and memory and helps overcome negative effects of stress and fatigue... No toxicity was noted at any dosage level, from 0.1 to 16.0 g/kg of body weight... This is an excellent documentation of the safety of the plant..." 12 " Gotu Kola is known as the "memory"
herb, because it tends to stimulate general brain
function and creative thinking in particular, When taken
regularly, Gotu Kola increases one's learning ability.
It has been used as a treatment for nervous breakdown, It
tends to reduce mental fatigue, forgetfulness and chronic
energy loss... This mildly bitter herb contains the
chemical components of catechol, epicatechol, magnesium.
theobromine·and vitamin K which stimulate the central
nervous system to eliminate depression, elevate sex
drive, and decrease fatigue." 13 Scientists at the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), India, have recently isolated from Brahmi two active molecules Bacosides A and B with memory enhancing properties. These molecules increase protein synthesis in the brain cells that are responsible for learning, recall and alertness. SHANKHPUSPHI (Convolvulus microphyllus) improves memory and intelligence. 16 "JYOTISMATI (Celastrus paniculatus) sharpens
memory and intellect." 17
Each capsule of
these highly concentrated extracts is equivalent to 4150
mg. of pure herbal powder. |
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