Brahmi and Gotu-kola are the main revitalizing ayurvedic herbs for the nerves and the brain cells. They increase intelligence, longevity, memory and decreases senility and aging. They also fortify the immune system, both cleansing and feeding it, and strengthen the adrenals.
Gotu kola is a tonic and rejuvenative for Pitta. At the same time it inhibits Vata, calms the nerves, and helps reduce excessive Kapha. It is perhaps the most spiritual and sattvic of all herbs. Growing commonly in the Himalayas, gotu kola is used by yogis as food for meditation. It awakens the crown chakra and helps balance the right and left hemispheres of the brain. A cup of gotukola tea can be taken with honey before meditation. As a milk decoction gotu kola makes a good nerve tonic. The powder may be used externally as a paste for chronic skin conditions. With basil and black pepper, it is good for fever.
BRAHMI as it aids knowledge of Brahman, the Supreme Reality is perhaps the most important nervine herb used in Ayurvedic medicine. It revitalizes the brain cells, removing toxins and blockages within the nervous system, while at the same time having an nurturing effect. It improves memory and aids in concentration. A small amount of the fresh leaves are eaten daily for rejuvenating the mind. Brahmi helps awaken the crown chakra and balance the right and left
hemispheres of the brain. It calms the heart and helps guard against heart attacks.