2015-11-16
Joybynature.com Team
Nov
16

There is no doubt that humans in this century need more memory than humans in the last century. If smartphones and laptops keep asking for more memory humans would need it too. While it is easy to add more memory into smartphones and laptops, humans do not have that option. What’s worse is that humans still do not have a clear picture about how human memory works. Luckily, humans are aware of some great natural memory boosters.

Memory Boosters from Nature

Nature provides many products that have a powerful impact on improving our memory. There are many ways that these herbs and flowers can be used to act as memory boosters. Let us check out some popular and time-tested natural products available.

  1. Brahmi or Bacopa Monnieri is a perennial herb that grows in marshy land and predominantly available in India and other parts of the world. It is also known as the Water Hyssop. Extracts of this plant have been studied and found to protect against neurodegeneration in animals. Clinical tests have confirmed limited improvement in free memory recalls. Brahmi is used to treat epilepsy and asthma in Ayurvedic medicine.
  2. Gotu Kola or Centella has been known as an anxiety reliever in traditional medicine. This is an aquatic plant, and the leaves are part of many cuisines in the Indian subcontinent. The leaves of this plant are also consumed as memory boosters.
  3. Ginkgo biloba is a tree that is one of its kinds and found in China. Chinese medicine uses many parts of this tree. Extracts Ginko leaves are marketed as a dietary supplement. It has shown marked improvement in cognitive functions of patients with memory issues.
  4. Chinese club moss contains a drug called Huperzine A. The drug has shown improvement in patients with memory issues due to Alzheimer's disease.
  5. Turmeric root is a common spice in Asia. It contains curcumin a drug that has proved to be beneficial in cognitive issues, besides intestinal problems.
  6. Cowhage better known as Kaunch Seed is another tropical plant that has been used to cure Parkinson’s Disease. The plant contains Levadopa a drug that is used today to treat Parkinson’s. Kaunch Seed powder is recommended as a good memory booster.
  7. Lion’s Mane is a type of mushroom that is consumed in many parts of the world. It is part of the Chinese medicine and used to treat many ailments. Certain chemicals in this mushroom are believed to cure dementia.

Keeping the natural products mentioned above in mind pharmaceutical formulations have been prepared and marketed by many well-known companies that cater to the need for memory boosters by people leading lives in the strenuous modern ages. Let us check out some great products which can make a lot of difference to our lives.

Brahmi extracts in a capsule

The benefits of Brahmi leaves have been mentioned in this article. It is the leading natural tonic for memory enhancement. There have been many studies and clinical research to prove its efficacy in improving cognitive function in humans. The capsules of Brahmi contains 250 mg of Brahmi extract. The extract is known as nootropic or nerve tonic in modern medicine and used as a drug that enhances cognitive ability.

While the real process of memory retention in the  human brain is yet to be understood, scientists have noticed increased glutamate levels in people with a good memory. Brahmi extract has been seen to elevated levels of cerebral glutamic acid in humans who have consumed the extract. The extract is also seen to help patients who are suffering anxiety, epilepsy and psychosis.

A Student’s Kit

Children, in modern times, undergo a lot of stress due to the competition at schools today. One of the first casualties of stress is the reduced level of immunity. It is very common to hear students falling sick before examinations. Keeping this in mind pharmacies involved in natural medicine have come up with a student’s kit. The Kit includes three items. The first constituent is the Brahmi Capsule mentioned above that will help students in dealing with their studies and improving their cognitive skills and memory retention. The second constituent is a formulation of Katuki, Krishna Tulsi and Vana Tulsi that provides students with immunity against common cold and influenza. The third constituent is a pack of Krishna Tulsi leaves to be used to prepare an infusion and taken as a soothing beverage to remove stress and enhance the stamina of the students. What else would a student need?

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