Botanical Name |
Common Name |
Sanskrit Name |
Bacopa Monnieri, Herpestis Moniera
|
Jal-Brahmi
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Nir-Brahmi Brahmi |
Bacopa Monnierri is a known revitaliser for the nerves and the brain cells. It improves both short term and long term memory and Strengthens adrenal processes that facilitate carbohydrate metabolism.
Medicinal uses:
Whole plant of Bacopa Monnierri is used in Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha systems of medicine as a nervine tonic, diuretic and blood purifier. It clears voice and improves digestion. It is cold sweet, astringent, diu- retic, laxative and a tonic for heart and nerves. It is indicated in dermatosis, anaemia, diabetes, AARAM, dropsy, fever, arthritis, anorexia, dyspepsia, emaciation and insanity. It helps eliminate excess fluids, de- creases fatigue and depression, useful for connective tissue disorders, kidney stones, and poor appetite and sleep disorders.
Home remedies:
Paste of Bacopa Monnierri juice applied on joints in Amavata may be very effective to reduce the symp- toms. Its powder and juice can be used as a powerful memory booster. |