1M. Sc. Varmam, MD. in Acupuncture, SJT (Sujok), SMP Siddha, Advanced Diploma in Yoga Therapy, Practioner-Above & Beyond Universal Healing Therapy Clinic, Chennai, Tamilnadu
2Prof. and Head, Department of Economics, VISTAS, Chennai, India
*Corresponding Author: Dr. S.N. Sugumar Ph. D., M.D. in Acupuncture, Dip in Herbal Siddha, Homeopathy, Panchakarma & Varmam Prof. and Head, Department of Economics, VISTAS, Chennai-117, Res: No. 7, Madhavamani Avenue, Velachery, Chennai-42 e-mail: profsukumar@gmail.com, Hand Phone: 9884448037
Online published on 27 March, 2020.
Brain functions through its chemical secretions and electrical signals it generates, if there is excess or shortage of these signals or secretions it leads to various mental disorders. It has been observed that for treatment of Brain disorders any invasive procedure creates long term complications and unwanted side effects in majority of the cases, hence there is a clear need to look at some of the traditional and ancient healing method. This is a review article with a primary objective to trace five of the top beneficial brain strengthening herbs along with their medical and scientific properties which are currently in various stages of research both in conventional and traditional medical practices. There is an economic angle for their cultivation or wild foraging of these herbs and it plays an important role in its authenticity and efficacy of the finished herbal drug. If these herbs Vallarai, Neer Brahmi, Amukkara, Nithyakalyani and Vishnukranthi herbs are consumed as prescribed by a qualified medical doctor it produces anti-stress nervine tonic, anti demential brain tonic which helps in strengthening of the brain and prevents the brain from auto neuro degeneration. It also enhances the overall learning and memory abilities.
Herbal Brain, memory, Health Care Economy, Indian Herbal Medicine