Medhya Rasayana in Ayurveda as Brain Booster : A Review

Author Name : Dr. Vidya K. Rahangdale, Dr. Priyanka D. Lonare, Dr. Pratibha O. Pandao

ABSTRACT

Today’s era is the era of Competition and one can do competition with Super  Brain Power Development only. Super power Brain means Excellent memory, extraordinary intelligence, great academic achievement, and successful carrier, and these are the dreams of every individual. A good memory power acts as a catalyst in all paths of life, be it academic success or maintenance of personal relationships. Fortunately, ancient Ayurvedic traditions offer natural solutions to enhance memory function and improve focus. Cognitive deficits that present with many of neuropsychiatric conditions and alone as developmental deficit demand use of Medhya rasayana  to boost cognitive abilities of Brain. Recently there is a tremendous urge to explore medicinal plants globally for improving cognitive function owing to their less adverse effects. Ayurveda provides a list of herbs known for nootropic ( Medhya Rasayana )activity as well as their multi-dimensional efficacy in various conditions. Present paper is a review to update knowledge on pharmacological properties, major chemical constituents, therapeutic actions, preclinical studies, safety and possible mode of action of the selected herbs from Different ayurvedic texts and ayurvedic pharmacopoeia.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Brain Power, Memory enhancer, Medhya Rasayana