{"id":5014,"date":"2018-02-28T06:00:40","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T14:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/?p=5014"},"modified":"2018-02-28T04:53:33","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T12:53:33","slug":"brain-health-9-herbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/brain-health-9-herbs\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Herbs That Boost Memory, Focus &#038; Brain Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether its from stress, lack of sleep, being overworked or staring a computer screen all day, brain fog often has a way of sneaking up on you. As hard as you try to concentrate, your brain just can\u2019t seem to focus on the task at hand. If you\u2019re experiencing brain fog, it\u2019s probably a sign that it\u2019s time to take a much-needed break. It may also be time to add some\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodmatters.com\/article\/11-herbs-that-boost-your-brain-power?utm_source=fmsocial&amp;utm_medium=hhl&amp;utm_content=hhl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">natural brain-boosting herbs<\/a>\u00a0to your routine.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are nine herbs that will help improve your memory and focus:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>1. Rosemary<\/h3>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-616\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\" data-ezadpicker=\"616\" data-ez-position-type=\"under_second_paragraph\"><\/span>Rosemary is\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-3381642\/How-sniff-rosemary-boost-memory-helps-chemicals-brain.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a natural brain-booster<\/a>, especially when it\u2019s used in aromatherapy. The scent of rosemary essential oil is believed to improve mental task proficiency. It can also help with memory retention.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Ashwaghanda<\/h3>\n<p>Ashwaghanda supports the immune system to promote a healthy body and mind. It\u2019s also believed to help reduce stress and prevent the deterioration of brain cells. The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lifeextension.com\/magazine\/2006\/6\/report_ashwa\/page-01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brain-boosting properties of ashwaghanda\u00a0<\/a>provide mental clarity and improved cognitive performance.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Ginkgo Biloba<\/h3>\n<p>Ginkgo biloba has been used for hundreds of years for its natural healing properties. Studies suggest that this herb may\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wakeup-world.com\/2015\/08\/31\/gingko-biloba-boost-memory-regenerate-neurons-with-this-ancient-plant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">help heal and regenerate brain cells<\/a>\u00a0to promote increased mental performance.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Ginseng<\/h3>\n<p>Ginseng is known for its ability to improve mental function.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.medicinehunter.com\/adaptogens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">As an adaptogen<\/a>, it can also help the body and brain better cope with stress. Studies have shown that ginseng may also protect brain cells from age-related mental decline.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Brahmi<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalhealingcenter.com\/natural-health\/6-brain-benefits-of-brahmi-bacopa-monnieri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brahmi has been found to increase<\/a>\u00a0memory, intelligence, focus and capacity for learning. It also provides the body with adrenal support to help alleviate anxiety and reduce stress.<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-195\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\" data-ezadpicker=\"195\" data-ez-position-type=\"mid_content\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>6. Vacha<\/h3>\n<p>Vacha is often used to treat nervous system disorders. It has the ability to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodmatters.com\/article\/11-herbs-that-boost-your-brain-power?utm_source=fmsocial&amp;utm_medium=hhl&amp;utm_content=hhl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improve focus and mental concentration<\/a>. Vacha is also believed to help with the detoxification of brain tissue.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Tulsi<\/h3>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-619\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\" data-ezadpicker=\"619\" data-ez-position-type=\"long_content\"><\/span>Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, has been shown to help boost circulation in the brain by providing more oxygen. Increased circulation may help\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/food-nutrition\/basil-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improve overall cognitive function<\/a>\u00a0and even act as a natural mood-booster.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Gotu Kola<\/h3>\n<p>Gotu Kola can be used as a tonic to help balance overall brain function. It has the ability to enhance blood circulation in the body and boost memory. Gotu Kola is also\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.medicinehunter.com\/adaptogens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an adaptogen<\/a>, which makes it ideal for reducing stress.<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-196\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\" data-ezadpicker=\"196\" data-ez-position-type=\"long_content\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>9. Rhodiola<\/h3>\n<p>While rhodiola is technically a root, it has been used for centuries in natural healing. It has the ability to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodmatters.com\/article\/11-herbs-that-boost-your-brain-power?utm_source=fmsocial&amp;utm_medium=hhl&amp;utm_content=hhl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">help reduce stress<\/a>\u00a0and improve both physical and mental performance when the body is fatigued.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About The Author:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lindsey Shaffer is a writer and editor for DavidWolfe.com and holds a B.A. in Professional Writing and Editing. She is a health and fitness enthusiast and a world traveler with a love of coffee and a passion for adventure.<\/p>\n<p>If you enjoyed this article, you may also be interested in:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/meditation-may-change-brain\/\">https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/meditation-may-change-brain\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether its from stress, lack of sleep, being overworked or staring a computer screen all day, brain fog often has a way of sneaking up on you. As hard as you try to concentrate, your brain just can\u2019t seem to focus on the task at hand. If you\u2019re experiencing brain fog, it\u2019s probably a sign&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":5017,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"sfsi_plus_gutenberg_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_show_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_type":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_alignemt":"","sfsi_plus_gutenburg_max_per_row":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5014","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-healthandvitality"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5014","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5014"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5014\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5016,"href":"https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5014\/revisions\/5016"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5017"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5014"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5014"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5014"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}