Mental
Herbs for Cognitive Function
At this point youíre probably very well aware that nutrition and the way that you absorb
nutrients has a lot to do with the amount of benefits you gain from what youíve eaten.
Nutrient rich foods like herbs have been used by people for over thousands of years to
avoid illness and cure sicknesses that arise suddenly in a population. All people are
aware that ingesting things that are good for you will help you, but usually the focus on
nutrition has been placed on the body, and can tend to neglect the importance of your
role in cognitive functionality.
Ginkgo Biloba
If youíve ever heard anything about any herbs, then this one will probably one of the
ones youíve heard about. Ginkgo Biloba is an herb that has its roots in the distant past.
For a the last few hundred years, ginkgo has been used to help increase brain
functions. Part of how it does this is by thinning the blood and allowing it to pass through
your blood vessels more easily, thus bring fresh blood along with some helpful chemical
agents. That detail however means that you have to be careful using it with other
medications.
Tulsi
Tulsi is another herb that can help you to get more blood to the brain through a sort of
thinning action. Tulsi also carries its own nutrients that contribute to its effectiveness as
an aid. The two things you might want to be careful of however are that you avoid
taking it with blood thinners and that Tulsi isnít recommended for people with
hypothyroidism.
Ginseng
Out of all herbs, Ginseng is without a doubt one of the most popular herbs in the world,
and itís used by billions of people who are trying to gain a boost of energy, and focus
during work.
It helps your body to deal with stress, and it can help you to age more gracefully, so itís
always a good addition to any morning herbal tea routine as well.
Brahmi
Brahmi is often associated with aiding nervous system stress. Some studies have
stated that it can be used to effectively reduce anxiety and increase memory recall
functions.
In some case itís had positive effects on conditions like insomnia. That makes it a great
aid to cope with all sorts of issues that stem from sleep disorders. Some people report
that they become slightly more creative as well.
