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Health Benefits of Brahmi Herb Image Source:  commons.wikimedia.org Health Benefits of Brahmi Herb According to Ayurveda Brahmi is a unique herb which is regarded as a brain booster. It grows in wet soil, shallow water and marshes. Its flowers are either light purple or white with four to five petals. The whole plant can be used for medicinal purpose. It is known to give cooling energy. It has bitter and sweet taste. Let us See Health Benefits of Brahmi Herb. 1.        Brahmi herb is used as memory enhancer, health tonic and aphrodisiac ( An  aphrodisiac  or love drug is a substance that increases libido). 2.        Brahmi is excellent for brain functions and strengthening memory. It increases long term, short term memory and retaining capacity. The leaf of brahmi has shape like cerebellum. Cerebellum helps in controlling concentration and memory. 3.        Brahmi helps to keep the mind calm. It has cooling property. 4.        It also helps to resolve sleep issues.

Health Benefits of Gyan Mudra Gyan Mudra is often used while meditating. It is one of the most important mudras that promote physical and mental health. It is also called as Chin Mudra. In Sanskrit chin or cin means “consciousness”. Mudra means “gesture” or “seal”.  So gyan mudra may be translated to mean “gesture of consciousness” in English. How to perform Gyan Mudra To do Gyan Mudra bring the tips of the thumb and index fingers together and form a circle. Sit in a cross legged position. Keep your hands on the thighs with elbows bent or straight. Remaining three fingers are stretched and palms are facing upwards. It can be done for 45 minutes at a stretch to gain maximum benefits or three rounds of 15 minutes each. It is advisable to do this mudra at same time every day. Gyan mudra is used in meditative yoga poses. It is used in certain breathing techniques including nadi shodhana pranayama and ujjayi pranayam. It can be practiced while in padmasana also. This m