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

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.

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