Herbs to Help You Out
  • Introduction
  • Front Matter
    • Introduction
  • Recipes
    • Balms and Salves
    • Decoctions
    • Herbal Oils
    • Honey Blends
    • Infusions & Teas
    • Medicinal Food
    • Ointments
    • Poultice
    • Wash
  • Herbs
    • Ashwagandha
    • Bala
    • Brahmi
    • Damiana
  • Carrier Ingredients
    • Honey
    • Sesame Oil
  • Appendix
    • Guide by symptom(s)
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  • Parts Used
  • Characteristics
  • Benefits
  • Allies
  • Folklore and History
  • Cautions
  • Further Reading

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  1. Herbs

Brahmi

Two distinct Ayurvedic herbs: Centella asiatica and Bacopa monnieri

Promote subtle awareness and consciousness. Mind-enhancing and supports the nervous system.

Parts Used

Leaves

Characteristics

  • joint support

  • stress reduction

  • nervine (calming and stimulating)

  • promotes comfort

Benefits

  • open and clarify the mind

  • strengthen memory and intellect

  • support focus and concentration

  • balance emotional state

  • restores circadian rhythm

  • support healthy blood cells

  • healthy skin and hair

Allies

  • Cardamom: enhances digestive properties

  • Ginger: enhances digestive properties

Folklore and History

Cautions

None

Further Reading

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Brahmi monograph from Banyan Botanicals