Nutriways Healthy Brain
NUTRIWAYS HEALTHY BRAIN In order to meet
the ever increasing stress and fatigue and to provide the essential nutrients to
the growing Children, Nutriways has come up with a formulation that contains 5 vital
Herbs:-
Ashwagandha:
Hindi- Asgandh
English- Indian Ginseng
Latin Name- WithaniaSomnifera
Ashwagandha is an exceptional nerve tonic and one of the best remedies for the stress.
It is the best herb for balancing Vatain the body. Ashwagandha is considered Sattvic
in quality, which means it has a highly beneficial effect on mind and body, engendering
calmness and clarity of mind and helping to promote wisdom. Ashwagandha also benefits
the immune system and have a significant role in improving the overall immunity
of the child.
Aloe Vera:
Hindi- GhritKumari
English- Aloe Vera
Latin Name- Aloe barbedensis
Aloe Vera has a laxative effect and can be used to clear toxins and heat from the
bowel. It helps control micro-organisms in the gut and acts as a bitter tonic to
the Liver and whole of the Digestive tract. It enhances the secretion of digestive
enzymes, balance acid in the stomach, aids digestion and regulates sugar and fat
metabolism. Aloe Vera has a generally cooling and moistening effect and can be used
for problems associated with excess heat and inflammation.
Shankhapushpi:
Hindi- Shankhavali
Sanskrit- Medhya, MangalyaKusuma
Punjabi- Porpang, Dodak
Latin Name- Convolvulus pluricaulis
Acharya Charaka said that Shankhapushpi is best and is considered foremost among
the Medhyarasayans. According to traditional system of medicine, Shankhapushpi is
considered as a promoter of life span, strength and intellect. It cures mental disorders
like Insomnia, Hysteria, Insanity, High Blood Pressure and depression. Shankhapushpi
primarily strengthens the mind and is a multidimensional herb and its effects extends
beyond the mind to improve the total personality of an individual. It has a slightly
laxative action and improves the digestion. It boosts a sluggish circulation and
activate a pale complexion. Shankhapushpiremoves nervous debility and promotes the
nervous system. It boosts the mental faculties and develops memory and alertness.
Vacha:
English- Sweet Flag, Calamus root
Sanskrit- Bhadra, Bhutanashini
Punjabi- Bariboj, Wach
Latin Name- Acorcuscalamus
Vacha is a major herb for the mind. It is said to stimulate the power of self-expression
and to enhance intelligence. Vacha promotes circulation to the brain, sharpens memory,
enhances awareness and increases communication and self- expressions. It is a bitter
herb that acts as a carminative and mucolytic. The rhizomes of the Vacha Herb has
been used in Ayurvedic Medicine for the treatment of varying ailments such as Epilepsy,
Headache, Eye Disorders, insomnia , Loss of memory, etc.
Brahmi:
Hindi- Brahmi
English- Bacopa
Latin Name- Bacopamonniera
Of all Indian Herbal therapies,Brahmi has been established as a powerful nerve tonic
and brain tonic. It is the most revitalizing herb for the nerves and brain cells.
It has a reputation for increasing intelligence, longevity and circulation in the
brain, improving both short term and long term memory and decreasing senility and
ageing. Brahmi also acts as an Antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the
brain, protecting the lining of the cells in the brain from the action of toxic
free radicals. Attention Deficit- Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)- ADHD is a common
behavioral disorder with prevalence rates believed to range from 3% to over 15%.
Characterized by impulsive and hypertensive, disruptive behavior accompanied with
an ability to pay attention, ADHD is linked to further psychiatric mood disorders
that can affect educational and work performances. Healthy Brain in ADHD: Clinical
studies suggest that Ashwagandhamay promote attention and behavioral control in
children with ADHD by augmenting normal brain development. Researchers indicates
Ashwagandha does it by inhibiting activity of enzymes that breaks down Acetyl choline,
the neurotransmitter associated with cognition and memory , as well as stimulating
growth of neurons. In ADHD, Brahmi has the additional benefit of minimizing the
production of inflammatory chemicals that interfere with the blood circulation in
the brain. Because of the herb’s calming effect, which does not interfere with normal
physical activities, it has become the herb of choice for attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) in children.