AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON BRAHMI W.S.R. TO HEALTH BENEFITS IN CHILDREN: A REVIEW
Ramesh Govindrao Shendge* and Avinash Babanrao Chavan
ABSTRACT
In Ayurveda, childcare is referred to as Kaumarbhritya or Bala Roga Chikitsa, which is considered as one of the eight divisions of Ayurveda science. This field focuses on the diagnosis and management of Bala Roga. Kaumarbhritya suggested uses of various herbs for improving health of children and Brahmi is one such natural drug which enhances mental clarity, focus, memory and intelligence in children. Brahmi known as Bacopa possesses numerous medicinal properties and helps to cure many diseases belonging to pediatric category. It promotes Medhya, Ayushya, acts as Rasayana, boosts Prajnasaktivardhana, provides Balya, Varna and immunity. Brahmi offers health benefits in the management of Kustha, Pandu, Kasa, Sopha, Jwara, Unmadahara, Apasmara, Ruk and Manasavikara, etc. This article presents Ayurveda perspective on Brahmi and its health benefits in children.
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