How To Improve Brain Memory Naturally

Gotu kola is an herb that provides essential nutrients to brain cells. It improves the health of the nerves. As a result, gotu kola improves memory and concentration.

Rosemary has been known for centuries as the “herb of remembrance”. This antioxidant rich herb serves as a tonic for the entire body. It is especially beneficial for the health of the brain and circulation.

Drinking a cup of coffee or tea relieves fatigue and improves concentration. Green and black tea are both effective.

Herbal remedies may be consumed in a variety of forms. Dosage varies with each herb and depending upon the goal. For example, the amount that you use is different for preventative purposes than the amount consumed if a specific memory issue is present. You may choose to consume herbs as food, tea, tinctures, capsules or pills. Other forms are available as well.

Aromatherapy Is Great Pick Me Up

If I need to concentrate on a project or if I feel scattered, I take a whiff of an essential oil. You may use essential oils in a diffuser, or simply take the top off a bottle of essential oil and take a whiff. I like to carry a tissue with a few drops of essential oils on it in my pocket for a quick pick me up.

My go-to oils are peppermint, rosemary, and basil. Citrus oils are excellent choices too. Tangerine or sweet orange oil is great to run in a diffuser while children are doing homework. They usually enjoy the odor and it aids concentration.

The sense of smell is closely linked with the subconscious memory. Recall a favorite smell from childhood and you are immediately transported back to eating Grandma’s cookies or to the smell of a Christmas tree. Aromatherapy activates the memory pathways of the brain. It is a highly effective modality for enhancing recall.

The Bottom Line – Improving Brain Memory

How you live and what you eat has serious implications for the health of your brain. Short and long term memory may be enhanced by adopting healthy lifestyle practices. It is never too late to initiate changes which aid recall and concentration.

Author

This article was written for Insights-on-Health.com in 2014 by Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG. Patricia has been a Registered Nurse for almost forty years in a wide variety of settings. As a Registered Nurse, she realized that conventional healthcare was not meeting the needs of all patients. She became an herbalist and obtained a PhD in Natural Health. Patricia is a professional member of the American Herbalist’s Guild, passing the stringent peer reviewed process to become a Registered Herbalist.

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