Pennywort Leaves Powder / Brahmi Powder | Vallarai Keerai Powder / Bemgsag / Codagen / Ondelaga / Babassa / Mandukaparni-100gm

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Centella Asiatica

English Name: Pennywort Leaves Powder

Sanskrit Name: Mandukaparni, Brahma Manduki

Tamil Name: Vallarai Keerai Powder / வல்லாரை கீரை பொடி

Hindi Name: Bemgsag, Brahmamanduki, Brahmi, Brahmi Buti

Malayalam Name: Codagen, Kutakan, Kutanna / പെന്നി‌വോർട്ട് , പൊടി, വിടുന്നു

Kannada Name: Ondelaga / ಒಂದೆಲಗ  

Telugu Name: Babassa, Bekaparnamu, Bokkudu, Mandooka Brahmi / బాబాస్స, బేకపర్ణము, బొక్కుడు, మండూక బ్రాహ్మి

Description:

Centella Asiatica is the botanical name of Brahmi that belongs to the Umbelliferae family. Brahmi is a creeping herb that grows in the wetlands of Southern India. 

The decoction made by Brahmi is one of the effective brain tonics used in the Ayurvedic system since ancient times. Brahmi is known as the powerhouse of valuable alkaloids and triterpene saponins that help to boost brain function. Brahmi is widely beneficial in treating various health conditions and is also recommended by Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani systems.

Brahmi leaves have a strong herbal and bitter taste. Brahmi leaves traditionally help to enhance memory power. 

Nutrition Facts:

• Water: 85.34 g
• Protein: 1.75 g
• Fat: 0.53 g
• Carbohydrates: 7.03 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.47 g
• Ash: 1.43 g
• Calcium: 318.95 mg
• Iron: 9.35 mg
• Magnesium: 47.4 mg
• Sodium 32.06 mg
• Zinc 2.30 mg

Health Benefits:

• Brahmi powder helps to boost the immune system.
• Brahmi powder helps to balance Vata and Pitta doshas. 
• Brahmi powder can help to cure respiratory problems like asthma. 
• Consuming Brahmi powder can help to treat Alzheimer’s and dementia diseases.
• Brahmi powder helps to treat wounds and disinfect the affected area.
• Brahmi powder can help to destroy cancer cells and prevent cancer.
• Regular consumption of Brahmi powder helps to improve memory and concentration.
• Brahmi powder helps to treat gastric ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome
• Brahmi powder helps to reduce stress and anxiety.
• Brahmi powder helps to regulate the blood sugar levels of diabetic patients.
• Brahmi powder also helps to get relief from congestion and bronchitis.
• Brahmi powder is good for treating hair problems like dandruff, itchiness, and the formation of split ends. 

Dosage of Brahmi Powder:

For Internal Use:

• Dosage for Adults – Take 2 to 5 grams of Brahmi powder and mix it with 100 ml of water. Boil it for a few minutes. Filter the mixture and drink 25 to 50 ml of dosage before taking food. It helps to boost brain function and improves memory power. 
• Dosage for Children – Take a required amount of Brahmi powder and mix it with honey, ghee, and water. Consume this mixture on an empty stomach. It helps to improve brain power and immunity power.

For External Use:

• Take a required amount of Brahmi powder and mix it with water. Make a paste and apply it to the scalp. It helps to treat itchy scalp, split ends, dandruff, flakes and promotes hair growth.