This age is dominated by globalization and technology expansion. This has
resulted in day-by-day
increasing mental stress, strain and
cut-throat competition. As
such, we are
finding it increasingly
difficult to cope with the
pressures of day
to day life.
Ayurveda aims at
not only increasing
the powers of
the brain but
also at keeping
the mental diseases
away, along with
helping to cure
them effectively. It
is believed that
a number of
the diseases have
their root in
the brain and
its functioning. That is
one of the
reasons why the
number of psychological
and neurological problems
are on the
increase.
Dosha
Healing according to Ayurveda and Mental Balance
According
to texts in
Ayurveda, the balance
of three body
‘Doshas’ viz. Vata,
Pitta and Kapha when disturbed,
tends to manifest
itself both in
somatic as well
as psychic spheres. In
other words, any imbalances
in these Doshas disturb
both the body
as well as the
mind.
The Top 4
Ayurvedic herbs used
as Brain Tonic
are-
- Shankhapushpi- This herb can be said to be nature’s precise answer to brain weakness. It has been used since ages in Ayurveda therapy to sharpen intellect and increase mental powers, as it has a cooling, calming and rejuvenating effect on the brain. It can be taken in powder or paste form along with milk or honey.
- Brahmi- This herb is another useful Brain Tonic. It can also be taken in powder or paste form along with milk. Though useful for all ages, it is a boon for students as it increases intellect and helps reverse effects of stress and strain.
- Jatamasi- Roots of the herb Jatamasi helps to tone up to brain and stabilizes mental abilities. It is another excellent restorative as it helps in balancing all the three doshas.
- Shatavari- Another herb- Shatavari is a body and brain rejuvenator and good for intellect. It induces sound sleep and help in mitigating effects of stress and strain. This can also be taken in powder or paste form along with milk or honey.
These herbs can
be taken individually,
but are usually
taken in combination
with each other
or other herbs in the
form of syrups
or extracts and
are easily available
at Ayurvedic &
Health stores and
are also available
online as Brain Tonic.