Brahmi Leaf benefits

Brahmi (Gotu Kola)

Named after one of the highest states of consciousness (Brahman or God consciousness), Brahmi (Centella asiatica or Gotu Kola) is one of the most powerful brain tonics in the Ayurvedic apothecary. The leaf of the Brahmi plant resembles the cerebellum and is traditionally used to promote memory and intelligence and to relax the central nervous system. Brahmi supports restful sleep, calms emotional turbulence, and simultaneously improves concentration and alertness.

Brahmi, in Ayurveda, is known as a brain tonic and may actually work on the brain through its effect on the gut microbiology. Recent studies suggest that Brahmi supports healthy skin, lymph, and circulatory functions. In particular, Brahmi seems to balance the inner skin that lines the digestive tract where healthy skin supports healthy microbes; these make neurotransmitters that support healthy and stable mood and cognitive function.

Sometimes used topically, Brahmi is known to support the body’s natural healing process and healthy blood circulation.

This is also known as "Thalkudi Patra" in Oriya.

Taste (Rasa): Astringent, bitter and sweet

Energy (Virya): Cooling

Post-digestive quality (Vipaka): Sweet

Quality (Guna): Dry, light

Tissue (Dhatu): Blood, bone, fat muscle, and nerve

Benefits of Brahmi

• Improve cognitive ability

• Strengthen memory and intellect

• Support focus and Concentration

• Promote daytime energy and night time sleep

• Support healthy blood cells

• Promote healthy skin and hair

• Relieve Stress 

• Prevent cancer

• Increase sexual drive

• Cleanse the body of toxins

• Treat respiratory conditions

• Protect against mental degeneration

• Boost the immune system and lower inflammation.

How to Use Brahmi

External Use of Brahmi

Oil: Brahmi oil (made with either bacopa, gotu kola, or both) can be applied to the exterior of the body to promote healthy skin, proper healing, and freedom of movement in the joints. It may also be massaged into the scalp to support healthy hair growth and to encourage any of the many benefits brahmi offers the brain, the nervous system, and the mind.

Paste: A paste of brahmi (again, made with either bacopa or gotu kola) can be applied to the exterior of the body to promote healthy skin, and comfortable movement of the joints.

Internal Use of Brahmi

Because taste plays such an important role in the digestive process and signals the body to initiate its own supportive mechanisms, Ayurveda traditionally recommends tasting herbs. Brahmi can be taken internally as a powder, a tablet or as a liquid extract. Banyan Botanicals makes both bacopa and gotu kola available in a powdered and liquid extract form and each of them is a key ingredient in several Banyan tablets.

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