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BRAHMI: The best Nervine tonic
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English :
Hindi : Brahmi
Latin : Bacopa monnieriLinn (Scrophulariaceae)
Marathi : :Brahmi |
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The Sanskrit word ‘Brahmi’ is derived from ‘Brahma’, the creator of the Universe. In northern areas Centella asiatica has been used as Brahmi, which authorities have its use as Mandukparni. The plant is prostrate or creeping, juicy, succulent, glabrous annual herb, grows in marshy places. The flowers are pale blue or whitish and fruits are ovoid, two valved capsules. Brahmi is highly esteemed as a rejuvenator, especially for Pitta individuals. It is one of the best nervine tonic and is widely used in treating epilepsy, hysteria and anxiety neurosis.
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| Parts Used: Whole plant (mainly leaves). |
Ayurvedic Properties:
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Taste - Bitter and astringent. |
Post digestive effect - Sweet |
Potency - Cold |
Attributes -Light and laxative |
Dosha - Alleviates Kapha and Vata. |
Actions -
Rejuvenative, imparts longevity, memory and intelligence. |
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Brahmi is the common most herb used in hair oil preparations, for promoting hair growth. Internally, it is one of the best herb used to pacify the brain, as it nourished the majja dhatu (nervine tissue) by pacifying sadhaka pitta. Kashaya, tikta and madhura rasas (astringent, bitter and sweet tastes) along with its cold potency it pacifies Pitta. The sweet post digestive effect augments all the tissues and it works as a rejuvenator. For internal use, the preparations commonly used are Brahmi ghrita, Brahmi prash and Saraswatarishta. These helps to alleviate the mental stress. |
| External Uses: |
• Sesame oil enhanced with Brahmi, Kulanjan (Alpinia officinarum) and Vacha (Acorous calamus) is very useful for promoting hair growth and to prevent the hair fall.
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In hoarseness of voice, take equal quantity of Brahmi, Vacha, Vasa (Adhatoda vasica), Pippali (Piper longum) and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) and chew. |
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