Brahmi Rasayana
Rasayana therapy
Modern description
A rejuvenating formulation containing Brahmi, used to improve memory, intellect, and overall health.
Purpose
Rasayana therapy
Indications
- Memory enhancement, cognitive function improvement, mental fatigue, stress reduction, anxiety, epilepsy, neurodegenerative disorders, promoting longevity, improving voice and complexion, weakened immunity.
Karma
- Medhya (nootropic/intellect promoting)
- Rasayana (rejuvenative)
- Balya (strengthening)
- Vayasthapana (age-stabilizing)
Key ingredients
- Brahmi - Fresh juice or paste (amount varies based on text, typically a significant portion of the formulation)
- Sharkara
- Ghrita
- Madhu
- after cooling
- in quantity to taste/consistency
- Pippali
- added in small quantity as a preservative and bioavailability enhancer.
Adult dose
5-10 grams, once or twice daily
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients of Brahmi Rasayana.
- Wash and clean the herbs thoroughly.
- Prepare a decoction (kwatha) of Brahmi.
- Strain the decoction to remove any solid particles.
- Add sugar candy (sharkara) to the decoction.
- Cook the mixture over low heat until it thickens to a semi-solid consistency.
- Add ghee and honey to the mixture.
- Mix well and allow it to cool.
- Store the Rasayana in an airtight container.
Toxic ingredients
- ['Unspecified']
Safety contraindications
- ['Known allergy to any of the ingredients. Hyperacidity.']