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It is a nerve tonic that also sharpens memory, while reducing both stress and elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol, and it also helps to promote physical and emotional endurance. It is a pillar of the traditional Indian medicine holistic healing system and known as an adaptogen. An adaptogen is an agent that helps our bodies "adapt" to different forms of stressors (environmental, physical, mental and emotional). It also promotes a sense of well being, relieves stress, supports immunity, increases strength, and provides relief from cold, fever and flu symptoms. It is also amazing for soothing digestive issues, promoting a healthy metabolism and stimulating weight loss. Current research offers substantial evidence that Holy basil protects against and reduces stress; enhances stamina and endurance; increases the body's efficient use of oxygen; boosts the immune system; reduces inflammation; protects against radiation damage; lessens aging factors; supports the heart, lungs and liver; has antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal properties; enhances the efficacy of many other therapeutic treatments; and provides a rich supply of antioxidants and other nutrients. Overall, Holy basil is a premier adaptogen, helping the body and mind to adapt and cope with a wide range of physical, emotional, chemical and infectious stresses, and restores disturbed physiological and psychological functions to a normal healthy state.
Gotu Kola
Gotu Kola is a rejuvenative nervine recommended for nervous disorders, epilepsy, senility and premature aging. As a brain tonic, it is said to aid intelligence and memory. It strengthens the adrenal glands and cleanses the blood to treat skin impurities. It is said to combat stress and depression, increase libido and improve reflexes. It energizes the central nervous system and rebuilds energy reserves.
In India, gotu kola is regarded as perhaps the most spiritual of all herbs. Growing in some areas of the Himalayas, gotu kola is used by yogis to improve meditation. It is said to develop the crown chakra, the energy center at the top of the head and to balance the right and left hemispheres of the brain, which the leaf is said to resemble. It is said to fortify the immune system, both cleansing and feeding it and to strengthen the adrenals. It has been used as a pure blood tonic and for skin health.
Gotu kola has been called 'a pharmacy in one herb', because of its offering of such impressive benefits.
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is a herb of the ages. It is the 'ginseng' of Indian medicine medicine, and is considered an 'adaptogen', a term used to describe herbs that improve physical energy and athletic ability, increase immunity to colds and infections and increase sexual capacity and fertility. In Indian medicine ashwaganda is considered a rasayana herb, a herb which works on a nonspecific basis to increase health and longevity. Ashwagandha is extremely nourishing for the nervous system. It helps strengthen the nerves and maintain nerve function. Ashwagandha is a also helps to enhance mental ability and performance--it helps support memory and problem-solving skills and enhances the coordinated functioning of all aspects of the brain.
One reason for ashwagandha's reputation as a general energy-promoting, disease-preventing tonic may be its effect on the immune system. Ashwagandha may also have a mild sedative effect on the central nervous system and in animal studies it has been shown to be a muscle relaxant. It is commonly used to increase vitality, particularly when recovering from chronic illnesses and pain management for arthritic conditions. It may also help regulate blood sugar which aids in suppressing sugar cravings. Numerous modern studies have found that ashwagandha is very effective in reducing inflammation, treating tumors, decreasing stress, increasing mental activity, invigorating the body, and as an antioxidant.
Neem
Known in India as the "village pharmacy," neem is a powerful balancing herb with numerous therapeutic uses. Neem leaf and its constituents have been demonstrated to exhibit immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antihyperglycaemic, antiulcer, antimalarial, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic properties.
Neem has a positive effect on many of the body's internal systems--respiratory, circulatory, digestive and eliminative. Its universal healing ability merits its designation as a rasayana-a class of elite herbs known for their powerful positive influence on the physiology.
Neem is regarded as a powerful supporter of the body's natural defense mechanisms. Thus it helps support natural immunity, and helps protect the body from free radical damage. Free radicals have been implicated in a number of diseases as well as premature aging. Neem leaves are regarded by Indian healers as an effective internal cleanser. Neem leaves have a powerful purifying effect on the blood and help cleanse the liver and skin of toxins.
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