Brahmi is a herbal supplement that is especially useful for meditators, as it helps to calm the mind and open us up to the more subtle realities. Want to improve your meditation practice? Enhance your memory and ability to learn new things? Or simply bring more peace and calm to your body and mind? Take the time to get more familiar with this amazing little plant.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The health benefits of Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri) have long been understood within Ayurveda, where it is one of the main herbs to promote a healthy brain. Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient Indian system of medicine that uses the essential power of herbs to help cure diseases in a natural and healthy way. Ayurveda believes in balancing the doshas<\/em>, the different types of natural energies found in the body, for a healthy immune system.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brahmi is a small water plant that grows in the wetlands of India. It is known as \u2018that which gives supreme knowledge\u2019, and has been used for centuries to improve cognitive health. Studies have shown that Brahmi positively affects brain chemicals needed for thinking, learning, and memory. While primarily used for its brain-boosting capacities, which are also supported by allopathic medicine, Brahmi has traditionally been used for a wide variety of health benefits, too numerous to mention here. The most widely researched and commonly accepted uses are:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n As mentioned above, we really recommend Brahmi as a supplement for those interested in meditation, as it has qualities that calm down the nervous system. Even if you don\u2019t have a regular meditation practice, it can help in your daily life by bringing a sense of peace and presence in body and mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paste<\/strong> \u2013 If you can get your hands on either fresh leaves or a good amount of powdered Brahmi, you can make a paste for wounds to ensure minimal scarring. Simply grind the leaves and add water until it has the consistency of sour cream and can be applied to the area. Leave it on for a few hours or if possible, overnight for full effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tea<\/strong> \u2013 Dried or fresh leaves can be used to make a tea that helps to instantly relax tension in the nervous system. Warm Brahmi leaves can also be put on the chest to relieve the symptoms of asthma.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to use Brahmi<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n