brahmi tea: the powerful benefits of this medicinal ayurvedic herb
a few months ago i started seeing the most amazing, beautiful, caring, nurturing, empathetic ayurvedic practitioner. she’s been an angel in helping me heal a lot of mental and physical baggage. the first day i saw her i burst into tears and she hugged me for 5 minutes straight… after looking at me, reading my pulse and evaluating my health she created a tailored daily routine for me to balance my vata dosha through a healthy consistent diet and eating habits, meditation, yoga, pranayama, mantra and reducing screen time (hence a little social media detox to start the year) and some other really powerful tips and daily rituals such as sipping on brahmi tea throughout the day.
it’s been such a pivotal part of regaining my health and overall well-being over the last six months. i notice i am so much more focused, calm, positive, awake, productive and have better memory retention when i drink it consistently. this is why i love ayurveda so much. it literally means the science (or knowledge) of life. below i’ve shared a deeper explanation/description of ayurveda.
WHAT IS AYURVEDA?
“ayurveda is an ancient medical tradition from india. the term is derived from the sanskrit ayur, meaning "life" or "longevity," and veda, meaning "knowledge" or "science."
the concept of ayurveda is based on two major principles. the first principle is that the body and mind are interconnected, and the second principle is that the mind is powerful enough to heal the body. the body is cured of illnesses only when one's awareness of the self expands.
ayurvedic medicine and yoga are closely associated. they both find their roots in the vedas. renowned vedic scholar, david frawley, teaches that yoga is the practical side of vedic teachings and ayurveda is the healing side. ayurveda aims to keep the body and mind balanced so that the individual remains healthy, and yoga is an art of body-mind coordination that ensures physical and mental fitness as well as enhances one's spirituality.”
WHAT IS BRAHMI?
brahmi, also called, bacopa monnieri, water hyssop, thyme-leaved gratiola, and herb of grace, is a staple plant in traditional ayurvedic medicine. it grows in wet, tropical environments, and its ability to thrive underwater makes it popular for aquarium. brahmi has been used by ayurvedic medical practitioners for centuries for a variety of purposes, including improving memory, reducing anxiety, and treating epilepsy.
in fact, research shows that it may boost brain function and alleviate anxiety and stress, among other benefits. a class of powerful compounds called bacosides in brahmi is believed to be responsible for these benefits.
brahmi is a sanskrit word that refers to the feminine essence of universal consciousness as well as the creative potential that emerges from pure awareness. it’s also thought to promote subtle awareness and sattva (the pure essence of consciousness). it is highly revered for the mind-enhancing properties and their support of the nervous system as a whole.
THE BENEFITS OF BRAHMI
open and clarify the mind
strengthen memory and intellect
help to relieve depression and anxiety
support focus and concentration
encourage a balanced emotional state
anti aging
powerful antioxidant
support lymphatic drainage and blood circulation
controls your stress hormone
it can support your immune system
lowers blood sugar levels
promote daytime energy and nighttime sleep
support healthy blood cells
promote healthy skin and hair
HOW TO INCLUDE BRAHMI IN YOUR DIET & LIFESTYLE
as a tea which you can buy here for $8.95
grow it at home yourself and have it in salads or just eat as is
make your own brahmi infused oil or ghee
capsules or powder from from an ayurvedic practitioner
topical beauty products and body oils - (i like buying from vital veda and banyan botanicals)
** although brahmi is a natural herb and rarely has negative side effects, ALWAYS consult an ayurvedic practitioner or doctor before taking anything new, especially if pregnant or breast feeding <3
