Natural Herbs to Boost and Upgrade Your Brain/Memory Performance

5 Natural Herbs to Boost and Upgrade Your Brain/Memory Performance

Your brain needs fuel just like your body does.  There are many brain-boosting supplements available, but some are synthetically produced.  The problem with the synthetic process of “isolating” a compound for a supplement is that your body may not recognize it the same way it recognizes the natural version.

If you’re looking for natural options, here are five herbs proven to boost your brainpower:

1-Periwinkle

Madagascar Periwinkle or “Vinca” contains more than 400 active alkaloids. Vinca improves blood supply to the brain which increases the oxygen and glucose available for your brain to perform well.

Vincristine, found in Periwinkle, is known to counter the decline in intellectual and academic abilities due to cancer-causing agents in children. The alkaloids in Periwinkle also raise levels of the neurotransmitter

2-Parsley

and Thyme

Adding herbs like parsley and thyme to your diet it may help boost your brainpower. This is due to a flavonoid, apigenin, found in these herbs. The flavonoid is also found in other plants like chamomile, and vegetables like celery and red pepper. In a recent paper published in the journal Advances in Regenerative Biology, scientists found that apigenin boosts neuron formation and creates strong connections between brain.

3-Golden Root

(also known as Arctic Root, Roseroot, or Rhodiola Rosea) is another potent adaptogen that helps lower cortisol. Expert Zakir Ramazanov notes in his book, Rhodiola Rosea for Chronic Stress Disorder that in reducing chronic stress responses, users will experience increased physical energy, and improvements in cognitive function.

4-St. John’s Wort

St. John’s Wort is an herb often used as a supplementary treatment for mild to moderate depression. The herb has been shown to promote relaxation and relieve tension headaches — which in turn helps you to focus.

5-Gotu Kola

Gotu Kola is used to improve memory, concentration, and mental performance. This herb is another known adaptogen, which means it can lower stress. Stress affects your brain’s ability to process information and think clearly. Physical stress responses such as shallow breathing and even frowning causes the brain to release cortisol, which is detrimental for brain. Gotu Kola can help minimize your stress response, which in turn boosts mental performance.