Mental Clarity

 

Ingredients: Standardized extract of Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri leaves, standardized to 40% Bacosides), Ashwaganda (Withania Somneriferum, 1.5% Withanoloids, 1% Alkaloids) and Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica, standardized to 10% Asiaticosides, 10% Triterpines)

60 vegetarian capsules per bottle 500 mg. each

This advanced formula which contains Bacopa, Ashwaganda and Gotu Kola enhances the minds' ability to focus, concentrate and increase the attention span. It also dramatically improves memory. It is wonderful both for the student, professional and for seniors. Taking Mental Clarity can help you gain a greater sense of well being during period of restlessness, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, cloudiness of thought, and an overactive mind. Medical research points to accumulation of free radical damage as a biochemical basis for part of the mental deterioration associated with aging. The herbs found in the potent formula help to counteract this damage by supplying the brain with a number of compounds that have been identified in Bacopa, specifically the antioxidants: terpenoids and bacosides. Clinical studies show that an alcohol extract of Bacopa was shown to neutralize free radicals in brain tissue. Compounds in Bacopa bind to brain cell receptors to provide antioxidant protection. The alcohol fraction worked in a manner similar to that of vitamin E, while a hexane extract of Bacopa appeared devoid of the antioxidant activity. Recent studies also show that significant numbers of children and adults diagnosed with ADHD of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). may benefit by taking Bacopa. The study data revealed significant improvement on sentence repetition, logical memory and paired associate learning following 12 weeks of administration of the Bacopa preparation. This improvement was maintained in the 16th week evaluation, 4 weeks after the withdrawal of the drug. There were no reported adverse side effects and drug tolerability was excellent. The authors of this study concluded that treatment with the Bacopa monniera preparation is safe and beneficial for children with ADHD. The synergistic combination with Ashwanganda and Gotu Kola makes this formula very beneficial for a wide variety of people suffering with these disorders.

 

Suggested use: One capsule two times daily or as directed by your physician
60 vegetarian capsules 500 mg each

References:

Sharma, R. et al. (1987), Efficacy of Bacopa monniera in revitalizing intellectual functions in children J. Res. Ind. Med.

Kaur, B.R. et al. (1998) Effect of an Ayurvedic formulation on attention, concentration and memory in normal school going children. Indian Drugs. 35(4):200-203.

Mukherjee,GD and Dey, CD (1966) Clinical trial on Brahmi I Journal of Experimental Medical Sciences. 10(1):5-11.

Bacopa

Ingredients: Standardized extract of Bacopa monnieri leaves (45% Bacosides)

Servings Per Container: 60 vegetarian capsules 500 mg. each

Indications:

Bacopa is the classic Ayurvedic nervine and brain tonic. The latin or botanical name is "Bacopa monniera" . Bacopa is included in a class of Ayurvedic herbs called "Brahmi" Literally translated this mean "Godlike". Obviously, Bacopo is held in great esteem in the science of Ayurveda to earn this title. Traditionally Bacopa has been used to improve memory and learning, increase intelligence, reduce depression, promote longevity, and decrease senility. Bacopa has been widely used to treat a variety of treat psychological, behavioral and cognitive problems. Bacopa supports the nervous system, particularly the hippocampus in the brain, allowing the body to maintain old nerve cells and synthesize new ones more quickly. Bacopa is been used to treat the symptoms associated with depression successfully without the side effect that are often associated with class of drugs known as SSRI's. This class includes the popular drugs like Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft. Although this class of drugs has proven to be effective in dealing with depression the side effects from the drugs can often be unacceptable for many people who are taking the drugs. Bacopa may well be a wonderful natural alternative for those persons who cannot tolerate the side effects of these SSRI class of drug. Please consult with your physician before making any change to your current medications. Bacopa has been shown to have many of the same benefits of the SSRI without the side effects. The wonderful action of Bacopa is that while helping to control the symptoms of depression is also enhances the brains ability to learn and retain information.

Herbal Actions:

The herb is stringent, bitter and cooling and reportedly improves the intellect. It is used in Ayurveda for the treatment of asthma, hoarseness, insanity and epilepsy and is also potent nerve tonic, cardiotonic, aperient and diuretic. It is reported to improve the intellect, and acts as anti-anxiety agent. It also clams restlessness in children and is used in several mental disorders.

Traditional Uses:

Brahmi has been administered at religious institutions to help students enhance their memory for learning ancient, religious hymns. Direct cardiotonic, ranquilizer and sedative, improves process of learning, Restores memory, enhances power of speech and imagination, diuretic and nervine tonic, anti stress, for nervous and mental strain, use in insanity, epilepsy, hysteria, aesthenia, nervous break down. Taking Brahmi can assist you in feeling a greater sense of well being during period of restlessness, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, cloudiness of thought, overactive mind. It is also used as a blood cleanser and is considered helpful For any inflammations, chronic skin diseases, high fevers and hair loss. Some say it assists with the control of blood pressure. In 1951, the central Drug research institute of India (CDRI), India’s premier research institute, Began research on it and found in 1963, they subsequently identified two active molecules confirmed that the bacosides improved memory and enhance learning by increasing the protein kinase activity and new protein synthesis. The CDRI presented their findings to the world’s scientific community at a series of International Brain Research Conferences held between 1986 and 1996 in China, Germany, France, USA, Canada and Australia. Clinical trials on human volunteers that began in 1993 in India have not found any adverse effects. Concentrated extract of Brahmi containing the active molecules Bacoside A & B. Bacoside A assists in the release of Nitric oxide, that causes the relaxation of the aorta and veins and allows blood to flow more smoothly though the body. Bacoside B is a protein that nourishes the brain cells.

Contraindications:

To date, no side effects have been reported with Bacopa.

Clinical Research:

Brahmi has been shown to improve short and long-term memory. When rats were trained to run a particular maze pattern and then given brahmi, they were able to run the maze correctly more often than those receiving a placebo in both the long and short-term tests. A number of compounds have been identified in brahmi, including antioxidant terpenoids and bacosides.

Recently, an alcohol extract of brahmi was shown to neutralize free radicals in brain tissue. Compounds in brahmi bind to brain cell receptors to provide antioxidant protection. The alcohol fraction worked in a manner similar to that of vitamin E, while a hexane extract of brahmi appeared devoid of the antioxidant activity. These findings underscore the need to use standardized extracts in these products. Standardized brahmi extract can contain as much as 50 percent bacopasaponins, the level reportedly contained in products currently marketed in India.

References:

Sharma, R. et al. (1987), Efficacy of Bacopa monniera in revitalizing intellectual functions in children J. Res. Ind. Med.

Kaur, B.R. et al. (1998) Effect of an Ayurvedic formulation on attention, concentration and memory in normal school going children. Indian Drugs. 35(4):200-203.

Mukherjee,GD and Dey, CD (1966) Clinical trial on Brahmi I Journal of Experimental Medical Sciences. 10(1):5-11.

Tripathi YB, et al. Bacopa monniera Linn. as an antioxidant: Mechanism of action.

 

Suggested use: One capsule two times daily or as directed by your physician

 

Mucuna

60 vegetarian capsules per bottle 500 mg. each

Indications: L-DOPA is a neurotransmitter precursor, an effective drug for relief in Parkinson’s disease. The seed is prophylactic against oligospermia, useful in increasing sperm count, ovulation in women, etc. it prevents male and female sterility and acts as a nervine tonic.

Ayurvedic Applications: Seeds-One of the best tonics and aphrodisiacs for the reproductive system. Indigestion, colic, debility, edema, impotence, infertility, leukorrhea, menorrhagia, roundworm, spermatorrhea, Parkinson’s. Generally, this herb is used with amalaki, ashwagandha, shatavari, gokshura, white and black musali to make pills and jellies.Roots-fever, edema, elephantiasis (externally), nervous disorders, including facial paralysis

Pharmacology: The total alkaloids from seeds of Mucuna pruriens comprising 5 alkaloidal bases were found to bring about a note-worthy increase in the population of spermatozoa and in the weights of body testes, seminal vesicles and prostrate of the treated rats. The exhibited activity was found to stimulate testosterone-enanthate induced androgenic activity observed in another set of treated individuals. (Saksena, S. and Dixit, V.K., Ind. J. Nat. Prod, 1987, 3(1), 3-7).

Lower dose corresponding to the clinical dose significantly decreased the sleeping time, increased the motor activity and gave equivocal results in rotarod test in experimental animals. The high dose (3 times the clinical dose) significantly increased the sleeping time, decreased the motor activity and reduced the time for falling from the rod. Thus the drug possesses CNS stimulant effect at low doses and CNS depressant effect at high doses. (Ahmad, S., et al., Conference of Pharmacology and Symposium of Herbal Drugs. (New Delhi), March 1991, 15, 26.)

A seed diet produced a hypoglycemic effect in normal rats, however, such a diet had an insignificant effect on alloxan-treated rats (Pariksh et al, Indian Drugs, 1990, 27, 353; Gopal, J Econ Taxon Bot, 1991, 15, 677; Handa et al, Fitorerapia, 1989, 60, 210).

Toxicity: Adverse effects were mild and were mainly gastro-intestinal in nature. No adverse effects were seen in clinical laboratory reports (lbid, 1995).

Clinical Studies: In 15 psychiatric patients, M. pruiens (15 g of crude seed powder was found to significantly inhibit the prolactin response to chlorpromazine injection, as effectively as 0.5 g of L-dopa. No side effects were observed in these patients. (Vaidya, R.A., Neurology (India), 1978, 26, 177).

Quoted References
Toasted ground seeds are used as a coffee substitute (RVM). Elsewhere regarded as anodyne, antidotal aphrodisiac, diuretic, nervine, resolvent, rubefacient, and vermifuge; used for anasarca, asthma, cancer, cholera, cough, diarrhea, dogbite, dropsy, dysuria, insanity, mumps, pleuritis, ringworm, snakebite, sores, syphilis, tumors, and worms (DAW). Interesting that this reputedly aphrodisiac plant should contain l-doipa, side effects of which include priapism (JAD).

Mucuna pruriens, commonly known as velvet bean or cowitch, is a plant indigenous to India A clinical study confirmed the efficacy of the seeds in the management of Parkinson’s disease by virtue of their L-dopa content1.

Mucuna pruriens, recognized as an aphrodisiac in Ayurveda, has been shown to increase testosterone levels, leading to deposition of protein in the muscles and increased muscle mass and strength. The extract is also known to enhance mental alertness and improve coordination.

Manyam, B.V., et al. (1995) J. of alternative and Comp. Med., 1(3) 249-255.

Amin, K.M.Y. (1996) Fitoterapia, 67: 53-58.

Bhasin, S., et al. (1996) new England J. of Med., 335, 1-7.

Singh, R.H. et al. (1989) J. Res. ayur. Siddha, 1(1): 1-6.

Suggested use: One capsule two times daily or as directed by your physician

Ingredients: Standardized extract of Mucuna - 15% L-Dopas

Servings Per Container: 60 vegetarian capsules 500 mg. each

Suggested use: One capsule two times daily or as directed by your physician.

 

Gotu Kola

60 vegetarian capsules per bottle 500 mg. each

Latin Name: Centellla Asiatica.

Ayurvedic Name: Mandukaparni, Brahma-Manduki / Jalneem.

Common Names: Gotu Kola

Indications:

Used in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency, Mental function, Minor burns, Scars, Scleroderma, Skin ulcers, Varicose veins, Wound healing, Gotu Kola is a rejuvenative nervine recommended for nervous disorders, including epilepsy, senility, and premature aging. As a brain tonic, it is said to aid intelligence and memory, and is often used as an aid for meditation that is said to balance the two sides of the brain. Gotu Kola strengthens the adrenal glands while cleansing the blood to treat skin impurities. It is particularly helpful for super-stressed persons. It is said to combat stress and depression, energize flagging mental powers, fight sterility, ward off a nervous breakdown, and improve reflexes.

Gotu Kola stimulates the central nervous system, rebuilds energy reserves, relieves high blood pressure, and helps the body defend against various toxins. It is used to treat rheumatism, blood diseases, congestive heart failure, urinary tract infections, venereal diseases, hepatitis, and high blood pressure. It is a mild diuretic that can help shrink swollen membranes and aid in the elimination of excess fluids. It hastens the healing of wounds.

Gotu kola has a positive effect on the circulatory system. It improves the flow of blood while strengthening the veins and capillaries. It has been used successfully to treat phlebitis, leg cramps, and abnormal tingling of the extremities.

It reduces scarring when applied during inflammatory period of the wound. It was found effective when applied on patients with third degree burns, when the treatment commenced immediately after the accident. Daily local application to the affected area, along with intramuscular injections, limited the shrinking of the skin as it healed. It prevented infection and inhibited scar formation.

Ayurvedic practitioners suggest the following applications for Gotu Kola : Adrenal purifier, AIDS, Blood purifier, Eczema, Epilepsy, Insanity, Hypochondria, Fevers (Intermittent), Hair loss, Immune system boost (Cleansing and Nourishing), Longevity, Memory, Nervous disorders, Psoriasis, Senility, skin conditions (Chronic and Obstinate), Venereal diseases, Tetanus, Convulsions, Rheumatism, Elephantiasis, Bowel disorders. Best rejuvenative herb for brain cells and nerves, Promotes intelligence.

Ingredients: Standardized extract of Gotu Kola 500mg 8.0% Triterpenes

Suggested use:

One capsule two times daily or as directed by your physician
60 vegetarian capsules 500 mg each

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