Brahmi is perhaps the most important nervine herb in Ayurvedic medicine. It revitalises brain cells, removing toxins and blockages within the nervous system, while at the same time having a nurturing effect. It improves memory and aids in concentration. Used in Ayurveda to assist recovery from alcoholism or drug abuse, and sugar habit/addiction.

Systems include; nervous, muscular, circulatory and reproductive. Actions; brain tonic, sedative, antispasmodic, alternative, diuretic, astringent.