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Bacopa monnieri ,Brahmi,Valaarai (Tamil), Timare (Kannada), Lunuwila (Sinhalese, Sri Lanka), Kleines Fettblatt (German), Ji\u01ce m\u01ce ch\u01d0 xi\u00e0n (Chinese), \u02bbae\u02bbae (Hawaiian), Rau \u0110\u1eafng (Vietnamese) Other names: gotu kola, centella, centella asiatica, hydrocotyle, Indian pennywort, luei g<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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  Can I give Brahmi to my kids? Above what age is it fine?<\/strong><\/div>\n

  Yes, it can easily be given to kids but in prescribed quantity only as : For children from 5 \u2013 12 years of age, Brahmi powder \/ capsule can be given easily in a dose of\u00a0250 mg per day or Brahmi powder \u2013 1 gram per day, after food at night. For 12 \u2013 18 years of\u00a0age \u2013Brahmi extract capsule \u2013 250 mg, once or twice a day, after food. Powder \u2013 up to 2 grams\u00a0per day.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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  Is Brahmi same as Gotu\u00adkola?<\/strong><\/div>\n

  Although both Brahmi and Gotu kola affect the central nervous system, reduce\u00a0stress, enhance immune function, and improve the health of the skin but there are few\u00a0differences between the two herbs. For example, Firstly they are not taken in the same\u00a0dose and each possesses other benefits and side effects. Secondly Gotu kola is\u00a0considered a general tonic for mental function whereas Brahmi is have a more specific\u00a0action in treating mental disturbances such as anxiety, epilepsy, and insanity.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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  What are the main side effects of Brahmi?<\/strong><\/div>\n

  Yes, it does have some side effects when taken then prescribed like increased bowel movements, stomach cramps, nausea, dry mouth, and fatigue.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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  Antioxidant<\/strong><\/div>\n

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  Antioxidants are man-made or natural substances that may prevent or delay cell damage. Antioxidants do this by slowing or preventing the effect of chemicals called free radicals which cause cell damage. Free radicals are formed naturally in the body or by environmental factors and are a result of oxygen metabolism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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  Chronic inflammation can be a source of much discomfort and pain and lead to the onset of inflammatory diseases. Reducing inflammation Herbs like ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, garlic, black pepper, clove, and turmeric possess anti-inflammatory properties which provide relief from inflammatory pain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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  Depression<\/strong><\/div>\n

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  Depression is a disorder in the mind that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest leading to numerous physical and emotional problems. To be diagnosed as suffering from depression, a person needs to be in that state for at least two weeks. Psychotherapy and medications are some of the ways to treat patients with depression.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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  Stress<\/strong><\/div>\n

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  Stress is the feeling we experience under pressure. When we feel stressed our pulse rate rises, blood pressure rises, digestive system slows down, muscles become weak and there is a heightened state of awareness. Stress can lead to feelings of anxiety, anger, depression and lead to the development of chronic diseases as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  Named after Brahma, the God of creation, Brahmi is a powerful herb with significant health benefits. From treating Alzheimer’s to reducing stress, Brahmi is a perennial, creeping herb, that grows in marshy wetlands and is indigenous to India, but now, it grows throughout the tropical regions. It is an edible plant with small, oval-shaped juicy […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1258,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,23],"tags":[71,74,121],"class_list":{"0":"post-1257","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-diet-and-nutrition","8":"category-herbs","9":"tag-benefits-of-bacopa-monnieri-brahmi","10":"tag-brahmi","11":"tag-herbs"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n