The human brain is the center of all activities in the body. The center of excellence in his essence. God did a fantastic job in perfecting the functions the brain carries out in the life cycle of a man. It's like a mystery that can't be totally demystified. Day in day out, researcher world-over continue to discover more and more functionalities that the human brain is capable of carrying out. Our world gets better thanks to our brains and what they lead us to discover and implement.

As powerful as the brain is, there are certain defects that sets in along the line in some people's life occasionally thereby reducing or altogether halting their ability to reach their full potentials.

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Below are 8 top herbs that help the brain to function the most and improve its general health. Please note that these is not all. There are more herbs that also perform same functions but at varying degrees. But these are the most effective common ones you can find out there.

1 . ASHWAGANDA: This is about the most effective when it comes to brain function. Ashwaganda lowers the effects of stress and brain overload. It works wonders when it comes to nervous exhaustion. It protects the brain cells from deterioration. Consider ashwaganda if you like to improve your mental clarity and cognitive function.

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2 . BACOPA: One of, if not the most effective memory improving herb known man in this age today. Bacopa dates back thousands of years. It reduces anxiety, has useful antioxidant components and improves memory and cognition. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine several thousands of years ago since ancient times to improve memory, concentration and learning abilities.

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There have been numerous studies carried out on this herb with most results showing that it possesses a powerful ability to improve both mental health and clarity. Scientists in Australia recently conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled, 12-week study to evaluate the effects of Bacopa on memory and other cognitive functions in healthy human subjects showed that Bacopa significantly improved the speed of early information processing, verbal learning rate, and memory consolidation in humans.

3 . GINSENG: Popularly grown in regions of Korea, Japan, China and a few other Asian nations, Ginseng is popular herb which lab studies have shown to be very effective in helping those with memory problems. Ginseng has been proven to activate neurotransmitter activity that promotes memory improvement.

4 . GINGKO BILOBA: This herb is about the most popular brain suppliment in Europe and America. Gingko balboa’s ability to improve the memory is outstanding. It protects the nerve cells that have been damaged by diseases such as Dementia and Alzheimer. It improves learning, social behavior, and reduces feelings of depression. There has been lab tests carried out which showed that gingko improves blood circulation along the entire central nervous system, which promotes overall brain function.

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5 . GOTU KOLA: The Indian brain power secret. Also called Indian Pennywort, gotu kola is a superstar amongst its peers in terms of brain function improvement and memory. This herb has been in use in both traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for the rejuvenation of the mind and body. Studies have also shown that Gotu Kola has certain compounds that increase the power of the brain as well as improving blood circulation to the brain itself, therby resulting in improved concentration and overall better memory.

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6 . PEPPERMINT: This is also another very popular and common herb which stimulates the mind and thereby helps to improve learning abilities, creativity, and energy levels.

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7 . ROSEMARY: This is a herb with a sweet pleasing odour often used in cooking. Rosemary has been used in traditional medicines that improve the memory. Studies have shown rosemary to have powerful antioxidant compounds that kill the free radicals which cause cell damage. Rosemary, with its pleasing sweet odour is a sure bet when it comes to brain food.

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8 . TURMERIC Readily available almost everywhere in the world, Turmeric is one of the healthiest plants on this planet earth, and it is the main influencer in curry which gave it striking yellow color. Turmeric possesses numerous health benefits which also include brain health thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.

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BONUS.

As a bonus, GREEN TEA: is also one herb that you should give a shot. It is no doubt the commonest of the herbs around. It is virtually available everywhere. Walk into your local groceries store and you are likely to fine it there. Green tea has powerful antioxidant compounds, much like rosemary. A study conducted in March of 2013 verified that Green tea extracts were shown to help protect the proteins and lipids from age related damage caused by oxidation.

In conclusion, despite the fact that not all disease can be cured with one specific herb, there may be a need for combinations, yet it is comforting to know that using some of Mother Nature’s natural herbs is much more safe than using the various highly toxic chemical drugs that abound out there.

Herbs are much better and can be trusted to be both effective and safe.

REFERENCES

Naturalon.com

Finerminds.com

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