Powers of Ashwagandha, Neem & Brahmi

Ashwagandha, Neem and Brahmi are just some of the most valuable herbs Ayurveda offers.

• Ashwagandha is great for balancing Vata, which governs all movement in the body.
• it is an adaptogen and promotes stamina and well-being
• supports all nerve impulses
• increases strength in muscles
• supports healthy functioning of the reproductive system
• helps with joint pain
• promotes a good sleep, memory and clear mind

Neem has been around for centuries and is very widely used in India.  In Ayurveda, it is known as a great herb to have a medical effect on the skin.

• Neem is great for balancing Pitta
• helps in the removal of ama and other toxins
• excellent purifier for the blood
• clears blemishes
• helps with psoriasis and other skin problems
• also very nourishing for the hair

Brahmi is one of the mot popular Ayurvedic herbs.  In ancient Vedic literature, it is known that brahmi was used by scholars and students to increase their memory and proper brain functioning.

• Brahmi calms the mind
• supports proper brain functioning
• increases memory
• promotes relaxation
• support consciousness and longevity

Powers of Ashwagandha, Neem & Brahmi

My Favorite Things - Hair Oil

For those who know me, I have long, thick, black, Punjabi hair.  And to maintain this length of hair is very important, especially since it's long.  I've been using this specific hair oil for quite some time now and I'm seeing really positive results - my hair doesn't fall as much and after wash, it's so much more smooth, soft, shiny and still.

One of the main ingredients in this oil is Indian gooseberry or amla.  Amla improves the health of the hair and is found in most hair oils, nourishes the hair and scalp and prevents premature grey hair.  Another important ingredient in this oil is brahmi which helps against hair loss and stimulates the growth of hair.  Bhringraj, the third main ingredient, is the main herb used for treatment of hair.  This herb stimulates the hair and its application results in substantial hair growth.

I recommend you all to give it a try.  You don't have to use this hair oil in specific.  As long as these three main herbs are in the oil, it will make a difference.

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