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Focus and Fatigue < :Memory Focus Herbs ADD, Herbs For : Helpful Herbs |
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Chronic Fatigue *Herbal Remedies for Brain/Memory/Focus
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Using Herbs for Brain/Memory/Focus
Many adults today wish to have better mental focus, alertness and concentration. We all suffer from memory lapses, lack of concentration and inability to focus. ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is a group of symptoms that can also cause mood swings, impulsiveness, behavioral and other social problems in both children and adults.
More than becoming more and more forgetful as we get older, Alzheimer's disease leads to changes is behavior, personality and other abilities. Although Club Moss is used primarily to treat the early symptoms of Alzheimer's, many people are taking it to improve memory and enhance mental alertness.1
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Ginkgo protects the brain from free radicals Many herbs have been long used to help promote healthy memory and neurological function. Many studies have been conducted in Europe and the US on the effects of natural supplements on the brain. The results have been promising. Dandelion leaves provide vitamins A and C, the flowers are one of the best sources of lecithin, a nutrient that elevates the brains acetylcholine and may play a role in stemming Alzheimer's disease. 2The right balance of nutrients is important for protecting and promoting healthy brain cell function. Another critical aspect is to protect the arteries supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain. The phytochemicals unique to the Ginkgo Biloba tree restore better blood flow to the brain, allowing improved use of oxygen, and protect the cells from free radicals.2
Adaptogens and Stimulant Herbs :Ginseng may boost mood, improve memory and attention, lengthen physical and mental endurance, improve test scores, and ease anxiety. Eleuthero,(Siberian Ginseng), boosts concentration and focus without the letdown than comes from stimulants like caffeine. Research has also demonstrated the beneficial effect of Gotu Kola, Centella asiatica, on memory, concentration and mental performance levels. Yerba mate has the effect of stimulating the mind, increasing concentration and easing depressive moods.
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Using Aromatherapy
Essential Oils for Concentration : Rosemary,called "the herb of remembrance" is the best known aromatherapy treatment for poor memory, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, and improving mental clarity. Cooling and refreshing Peppermint essential oil energizes the mind and mood, helping to improve mental clarity and memory. Oil of Basil is an excellent, indeed perhaps the best, aromatic nerve tonic. It clears the head, relieves intellectual fatigue, and gives the mind strength and clarity. 3 |
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Herbs for :Brain/Memory/Focus |
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Bacopa *
Basil *
Black Pepper *
Cardamom *
Club Moss *
Dandelion *
Ginkgo biloba *
Ginseng *
Ginseng, Siberian *
Gotu Kola *
Lobelia *
Mate *
Rhodiola Root *
Rosemary *
Sage *
Turmeric *
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Ginseng For: Boost mood, improve memory |
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| Ginseng may boost mood, improve memory and attention, lengthen physical and mental endurance, improve test scores, and ease anxiety. Although the exact mechanisms of activity are not known, it is likely that ginseng protects a portion of the brain known as the hippocampus from the effects of stress hormones. This prevents memory problems, a common complaint among people under stress. This mechanism would also explain the usefulness of ginseng in preventing loss of memory and cognitive ability in people who suffer from bipolar disorder, depression, and a disorder of the adrenal glands known as Cushing's disease. James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000) | |
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Horsebalm (Mondara) For: Memory |
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| The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved tacrine hydrochloride (Cognex), a medication that reportedly slows progression of the Alzheimer's disease by preserving acetylcholine in the brain. Horsebalm (Monarda, various species), contains the beneficial compound carvacrol, which helps prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine. Horsebalm also contains thymol, which also prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine. James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000) | |
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Rosemary For: Poor memory |
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| Called "the herb of remembrance" ,rosemary has a long history as a memory-enhancing herb. I think rosemary shampoo, rosemary tea and rosemary in the bathwater would have anti-Alzheimer's activity similar to that of tacrine or huperzine due to it's potent antioxidant, rosemarinic acid. Rosemary also contains a half-dozen compounds that are reported to prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine in the brain, which reportedly slows progression of the disease. James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000) | |
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Anticellulite Bath
Anxiety Blend
Jasmine
Aromatherapy Facts
Sweet Orange
Aromatherapy
Ylang ylang
Sandalwood
Peppermint
Rose Romance
Jittery Nerves Mist
Renewal Oil
Attar of rose
Thyme Oil
Arthritis Blend
Palmrosa
Romantic Massage
Lavender oil
Vetiver
Eucalyptus
Begamot
Clary Sage
Neroli
Essential oils
Yarrow
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- Linda B.White, M.D.The Herbal Drugstore(2003)
- Duke, James The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook .(December 15, 2000)
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Robert B Tisserand The Art of Aromatherapy (1977)
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