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Brain Tincture
$33
$33
Our Brain tincture supports all-around cognitive function. Whether you need a boost at work or in school from long hours of mental labor or are concerned about short-term memory loss, cognitive decline, or any type of brain function, this tincture works to support memory, focus, and clarity, with wonderful cascading effects on the entire body due to improved circulation and cerebral function.
Ingredients:
Ginkgo, Gotu Kola, Bacopa, Cane Alcohol
*All ingredients are organic and/or wild-harvested
(note: Ginkgo should not be taken with heart medications, anti-coagulants, or antiplatelet medicine like warfarin or aspirin; Bacopa can enhance the effects of cholinergic drugs and anti-depressants like SSRIs and SNRIs).
Ginkgo
At more than 225 million years old, Gingko is the oldest living species of tree on earth. Ginkgo has a tonic affect on the brain, reducing lethargy, improving memory, and providing an improved sense of well-being. It supports cognitive health, mental focus, and graceful aging. Native to China, Ginkgo are remarkably hardy trees, slow to grow and able to live up to 1,500 years. TCM uses Ginkgo to support the respiratory system, whereas in Europe it is used extensively to support cognitive function. Ginkgo affects recall, recognition, memory, reaction time, concentration, mood, and energy levels. It also assists the heart and helps to prevent and treat strokes by preventing the formation of blood clots. Helps with allergies and diseases of aging.
Gotu Kola
A rejuvenating nervine, Gotu Kola is commonly recommended for nervous disorders as well as to aid intelligence and memory, combat stress and depression, and to improve reflexes. It has been used to support mood and improve mental clarity as a cerebral tonic and circulatory stimulant. Gotu Kola t has been referred to in legends as a “pharmacy in one herb” and “the fountain of life.” It is one of the most important herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, particularly for its role in revitalizing nerve and brain cells, promoting calmness, and assisting to balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Due to its effects as a general revitalizing tonic, its list of attributes is near endless: fighting arthritis, fatigue, anxiety, exhaustion, mood swings, and many more. In Ayurveda is it considered to be tri-doshic, or bringing balance to all three Ayurvedic body types.
Bacopa
Bacopa is a brain tonic that promotes intellect and comprehension, rejuvenates the brain, boosts the memory, and improves blood circulation. It is employed against everything from rheumatism to bronchitis and fevers, depression and stress, but is primarily used now to promote intellect and comprehension and boost memory. Brahmi assists in providing clarity and compartmentalizing information. It nourishes brain nerve cells and has a positive effect on learning and memory. It is also extremely effective for cleansing the blood and has immune supportive properties. It is an adaptogen, antioxidant, nervine, and nootropic.