Brahmi (Gout Kola)

Brahmi – Nature’s memory booster.

6/25/20251 min read

Named after one of the highest states of consciousness (Brahman or God consciousness), Brahmi (Centella asiatica or Gotu Kola) is one of the most powerful brain tonics in the Ayurvedic apothecary. The leaf of the Brahmi plant resembles the cerebellum and is traditionally used to promote memory and intelligence and to relax the central nervous system. Brahmi supports restful sleep, calms emotional turbulence, and simultaneously improves concentration and alertness.

Brahmi, in Avirveda, is known as a brain tonic and may actually work on the brain through an effect on the gut microbio: zy. Recent studies suggest that Brahmi supports healthy skin, lymph, and circulatory functions. In particular. Brahmi seems to balance the inner skin that lines the digestive tract where healthy skin supports healthy microbes, these make neurotransmitters that support healthy and stable mood and cognitive function.

Sometimes used topically. Br. hmi is known to support the body's natural healing process and healthy blood circulation.

Taste (Rasa): Astringent, bitter and sweet

Energy (Virya): Cooling

Post-digestive quality (Vipaka): Sweet

Quality (Guna): Dry, light

Tissue (Dhatu): Blood, bone, fat muscle, and nerve

Channel (Srotas): Circulatory, Digestive and Nervous

Brahmi (Gout Kola)