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This site has information on Ayurveda which is very good for your health
and a leading alternative medicine. Ayurveda is very popular in India and
now is getting popular around the world. Herbs play a big part in Ayurveda
as does meditation. We have information on ayurveda in general, ayurveda
chakras, ayurveda medicine, maharishi ayurveda, ayurveda cooking and information
on your body type such as pita, vata and Kapha.
Herbs
- Mandukaparni
Mandukaparni
Latin
-- Centella asiatica, Hydrocotyle asiatica
Sanskrit -- Mandukaparni
Hindi -- Manduki
English -- Gotu-Kola, Indian Pennywort
NOTE:
This is one of two main herbs that go by the name of Brahmi in the Ayurvedic
texts. The other is Herpestis Monniera. Both have powerful benefits for the
mind and are often used interchangeably for this purpose, depending on local
availability and personal history of each physician. But Mandukaparni is specifically
named for use wherever its additional effects on the urinary tract, skin,
immunity, etc are needed as part of the formula.
Parts Used:
Whole herb. Every
plant has a different therapeutic value and must be prepared in its own way
for maximum benefits. Mandukaparni can be found around the world in shaded,
watery places.
Traditional
Ayurvedic Uses:
Mandukaparni
acts as a powerful brain food, and is known for its ability to enhance mind
power (Medhya Rasayana effect). It supports and improves all aspects of mental
functioning, including comprehension (Dhi), memory (Dhriti) and recollection
(Smriti). It is important because it coordinates these three aspects of mind
power to develop the full potential of the mind.
Mandukaparni
has a very valuable and saught-after Vayasthapana effect, meaning that it
helps retard the aging process. It is excellent for both internal and topical
application. French scientists recently did some breakthrough research to
show it stimulates synthesis of collagen, for powerful anti-aging effects
for the skin.
Mandukaparni
nourishes the mind-body connection and enhances the psychoneuro immune (PNI)
response.
Mandukaparni
supports the formation of quality blood (Rakta Dhatu), as well as the bone
marrow and nerves (Majja Dhatu).
