Ingredient Spotlight: Brahmi
Brahmi, also called water hyssop or herb of grace, has been praised in Ayurvedic medicine for generations. It grows wild in all six continents in marshy, wet environments and has migrated to parts of North and Central America, particularly the Florida wetlands. It blooms small white flowers and has thick leaves that resemble those of a succulent. Unlike many other herbs, Brahmi has a range of unique health effects that have made it so cherished by global cultures.
Brahmi has the ability to improve cognitive ability & memory, relieve stress, cleanse the body of toxins, treat respiratory conditions, protect against mental degeneration, lower inflammation, treat anxiety & depression and boost the immune system. In fact, Brahmi strengthens the immune response in the body more effectively than its counterparts ashwagandha and echinacea.
That’s right, Brahmi helps enhance memory in several ways due to the antioxidants fighting free radicals and preventing oxidative damage in the brain, and even increase one’s levels of natural antioxidants. Thus, experts recommend combining Brahmi with cognitive training for the elderly as well as for children as it can also improve your attention and a mental skill, thus helping treat ADHD. The reason is that Brahmi has both a calming and a mood-lifting effect which helps improve focus.
Additionally, studies found Brahmi reduces depression and anxiety after a few weeks, probably because it increases serotonin and regulates cortisol & dopamine, three mood-enhancing neurotransmitters which may explain how it reduces anxiety and depression.
Finally, Brahmi helps relax the heart muscles, aorta, bronchial muscles, and pulmonary arteries, thus improving blood flow without increasing blood pressure--a smooth blood flow can help prevent cardiac events.
Brahmi is available in powder, fresh juice, infusion, decoction, tincture, syrup, tea, capsules or eaten fresh (leaves)--used commonly in salads, and/or dried & ground and combined with other herbs. Brahmi oil can also provide temporary relief for joint pain and headaches.
For an easy and delicious Brahmi fix, order Amrita Chai now. It’s simply a superior daily supplement because it’s brewed with such complimenting herbs including Ashwagandha, Holy Basil and Gotu-Kola. Cheers to your health!
