- Originating in India, ayurveda is a traditional form of medicine cited in the historical record as at least 5,000 years old. Tailored to the individual, ayurveda considers the individual's needs above all else, with a focus on spiritual, mental and physical harmony.
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not recognize the use of brahmi for any medicinal purpose. Most research on brahmi has occurred in the United Kingdom and India, with inconclusive results. There are some stateside clinical trials underway, however, recognized by the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
- According to herbs2000.com, brahmi is used for sleep disorders, skin conditions, nervous disorders, circulatory and respiratory issues, and to enhance mental functioning.
- Brahmi churna should supplement a healthy, balanced diet. Individual need, and results, determine the duration of the regimen.
- Brahmi's antioxidant properties target free-radical damage, reports herbs2000.com. For thousands of years, brahmi has been recognized for its tranquilizing effects and used for such conditions as insomnia. According to ayurvedic tradition, brahmi's replenishing properties promote hair and nail growth.
