India is one of those countries where herbs have been used extensively as therapeutic tools in all walks of life. As India continues to develop, various new alternative medicines and therapies have become popular and mainstream.
There is a rise in a stressful and hectic life and we have managed to move onto modern medicine. In a recent survey, people in Indian cities ranked high in terms of the ability to feel stressed. Stress is one of the biggest silent killers of the current generation with its effects leading to other prominent diseases responsible for fatalities like heart attack and stroke.
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The solution lies in nature. Herbs like Brahmi and ashwagandha are known to improve memory and intellect. Together, they act as a nerve tonic and serve the function of both stimulating as well as calming our nervous system. Ashwagandha derives its name from a horse and this ancient herb was often prescribed to provide strength. It is known to reduce the level of cortisol in the body and increase the production of other hormones in the body, thereby maintaining hormonal balance. It is also known to add vitality to one’s life. A recent clinical trial studied the effects of ashwagandha on muscle mass and strength in young men who do resistance training, and the result was that it lead to an increase in muscle mass and strength. It is also a remedial cure for insomnia. Overall, ashwagandha is an adaptogen, stress buster and revitalises.
Brahmi, is a wonder herb known to stimulate memory and cognitive ability. It also improves behavioural alteration and prevents oxidative damage.
The addition of herbs into our diet through these mechanisms can help us live a calm and balanced life.
(With inputs from ANI)