Amnesia is a state of mind in which
memory of the affected person lost partially or completely. Amnesia may be the
result of accident, fatigue, injury or some other problem, and its result may
leads to more serious conditions even coma. Amnesia classified into two forms,
one is anterograde amnesia while the other is retrograde amnesia. Various
conditions can be the reason for causing amnesia such as trauma, chronic
disease like brain tumor or similar, sudden shock, depression & stress,
head injury and even mental illness results in amnesia. Its symptoms include state
of confusion, short-term memory loss, reorganization problem, problem while
walking are some of them.
Treatment of amnesia is a long
process and needs regular medical attention. People during the ancient times,
uses various herbs for memory boosting. Herbal remedies are still relevant in
treating amnesia effectively. Various herbs plays an important role in memory
enhancement, some of them are as follows.
Natural remedies for amnesia
Brahmi (bacopa monniera)
People in many countries recognize
Brahmi as one of the best herb for sharpening memory and brainpower. During
ancient times also, people used this herb in various mental disorders &
behavioral problems, and still people widely using it for memory disorders,
epilepsy and mental problems. Various medical studies have found its memory boosting
capability. You can use brahmi in oil form, capsules, tablets and its extract
form. Brahmi tonic, if taken two times daily can decrease amnesia effect on a
person.
Rosemary
Rosemary is also useful in amnesia as
it acts as a memory enhancer along with helping in memory relocation. In various mental disorders and
behavioral problems, rosemary acts as a useful herbal remedy. The best way to
use rosemary is by making rosemary tea, which you can prepare by its leaf or
leaf extracts. For preparing, boil it in water for 20-30 mints and add one
teaspoon of lemon juice along with black salt. Drink it 1-2 times per day for
few weeks to check its effect.
Garden Cress (lepidium sativum)
Garden Cress is known as Chandrashoor
in India and is found in all over India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China
and many parts of the world. During the Ancient time people used cress for a
variety of medicinal purposes including Asthma, joint pain, eye problems and
mind related problems. It is said to contain the capability of strengthening the
mind and improving the concentration and memory as well. You can use it by
adding in your food preparation, adding in salad or making its soup.
Sage
Sage is another herb that people
found effective in this condition. Sage boosts activeness of mind to enhance
the memory. Sage also helps in mind concentration process and reduces mental
stress. You can use sage in different forms but drinking sage tea is more
effective in amnesia. Drink its tea with adding black pepper and lemon juice or
few drops of pure honey to feel calm and relieved.
Cumin seeds
Cumin seed is also helpful in
treating amnesia. Cumin boosts our nervous systems and prevents partial memory
lose along with other mental disorders. Taking cumin with pure honey regularly
helps in boosting memory power. Another way for using cumin is by adding few
seeds of cumin in tea and taking it two times daily for 3-4 weeks to see its
effect.
Indian Gooseberry or Amla (Emblica
Officinalis)
Indian Gooseberry is one of the most useful herbs for the mankind
because of the versatility of its uses from culinary to medicinal purposes. Loaded
with various amazing medicinal properties it is considered very effective in
bronchitis, diabetes, acidity, gastritis, common cold, jaundice, obesity and
many more. Moreover it is also a very good blood purifier and mind and memory
strengthener as well. You can use it with your food preparation, in salad and making
juice however the best way for using Amla for Amnesia is to take one teaspoon
of Amla Murabba twice daily, you can find Amla Murabba in your local grocery
store.
Holy Basil
Holy basil is widely used in various
health disorders along with amnesia and other relative problems. You can easily
find basil or its different forms in your local grocery shops or in any
drugstore. Include basil in your diet by adding in food preparation or in
salad, its oil or capsules you can use too. Best way to using basil is by
preparing its tea and adding 1-2 teaspoon of limejuice, black salt and a little
black pepper. Drink this tea 2-3 times daily for few weeks or you can even use
it in a regular basis for long time without any side effects.
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