10 Home Remedies for Better Memory

9. Bacopa monniera powder

Bacopa monniera (brahmi), has been used as an Ayurvedic medicine for hundreds of years. Traditionally used for its memory enhancing properties by assisting in the development of the brain, learning and improving concentration. This small creeping herb grows naturally in India and the tropics and is found in shallow waters and marshes. The light purple flowers blossom in summer and the whole plant is good for medical use. Since the extracts of this herb are primarily targeted for enhancing cognitive functions, researchers have mainly focused on these mechanisms. The normal doses of Bacopa are 5 to 10 gm of with 30 ml of syrup extract (Brahmi). Therapeutic use is known to have no side effects or any major behavioural changes.