Brahmi Rasayan

Brahmi (Bacopa monniera), the first herb in Brahmi Rasayan, contains the alkaloid brahmine, plant saponins, bacoside A & B, monniem, betulic acid, ß-sitosterol and stigmastanol. It is a potent nerve tonic and has been found very effective in anxiety neurosis. It acts as an anti-anxiety agent with an adaptogenic effect. The stem and leaves are a brain tonic that sharpens dull memory. Brahmi also improves intellect and can impart youthful vitality and longevity.

Shatomuli (Asparagus racemosus): fresh roots yield diosgenin, and the plant yields shatavarin I to IV. It is a sweet tonic. Satavari is a powerful drug that can improve memory power, intelligence and physical strength.

Pipul (Piper longum) contains an essential oil made up of long-chain hydrocarbons, mono- and sesquitertense, along with piperlongumine, sesamin and piperine. It is a tonic, digestive, appetizer and anthelmintic. Pippali can improve intellect and memory power, and it helps a person regain health by dispelling disease.

Boch (Acorus calamus) has an essential oil in the rhizome. In calamus oil the major constituent is B-asarone, together with calamen, calamenol and calameon. Asarone is a mild sedative and a potent tranquillizer. Bach is an important drug for improving memory power and intellect.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) contains withasomnine and steroidal lactones, withaferin A and withanolides, as well as glycosides and withaniol. It is a tonic, and it is adaptogenic, sedative and bacteriostatic. It restores lost memory and is used in nervous exhaustion. Internally, it is given in marasmus in children.