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Man-t'ien-hsing | | Name : | Man-t'ien-hsing | | Synonyms : | Brahmi(Sanskrit name)
Man-t'ien-hsing(Chinese name)
| | Parts Used : | Seeds, aerial parts | | Habitat : | Cultivated in the United States. Native to Asia. Commonly grows inthe Himalayas. | | Description : | A low creeping vine, not much description given on this herb. | | Constituents : | Catachol, espicatechol, magnesium, theobromine, and vitamin K
Alterative, antipyretic, diuretic, febrifuge, antispasmodic, nervine,sedative, tonic | | Uses : | A mildly bitter herb that stimulates the central nervous system,aids in the elimination of excess fluids, shrinks tissues, decreasesfatigue and depression.Used for rheumatism, neuralgia,blood diseases, congestive heart failure, sorethroat, tonsillitis,colds, coughs, swelling due tophlebitis, hayfever, leg cramps,swelling of the legs, hepatitis, epilepsy, premature aging, senility,leprosy, syphilis, eczema,psoriasis, malaria,a blood purifier, urinarytract infections, venerealdisease, measles, insomnia,nervous and distressed emotions, and stress.Acts as a diuretic. May neutralize blood acids and lowerbody temperature. Good for liver and heart function. May promotehair growth when combined with eclipta.
Gotu Kola is known as the 'memory herb'. It stimulates circulationto the brain. Given for forgetfulness or confusion. Considered tobe one of the best nerve tonics and many people use Gotu Kola to increaselearning ability. It promotes mental calm and clarity and assistsin the practice of yoga and meditation. | | Dosage : | Capsules: take 1 capsule up to 3 times daily.
Extract: mix 5 to 10 drops in liquid. Take 3 times per day. | | Safety : | Do not use during pregnancy. One manufacturer cautions to avoid thisherb if an over-active thyroid is diagnosed.
High doses can cause headaches or aggravate itching, and even temporaryloss of consciousness. | | Myths : | Gotu Kola was probably first used in India, where it is part of theAyurveda, the traditional herbal medicine. It was also mentioned inthe Shennong Herbal compiled in China about 2,000 years ago. In recentyears it has become popular in the West.
Probably the most important rejuvenative herb in Ayurvedic medicine.It is said to increase intelligence, longevity, memory; it decreasessenility and aging. It fortifies the immune system, both cleansingand feeding it.
Gotu Kola is used by yogis as food for meditation. A cup of the herbaltea can be taken with honey before meditation. |
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