Herbal Remedies for Memory Loss

08 Jul

Posted by Dr John Anne as herbal remedies

Everybody forgets things from time to time. In particular, the things that we tend to forget most are the things that we feel do not matter to us. The things that we tend to remember most easily are the things that are important to us - like a special birthday. However, some people just seem to have better memories than others, and some people are more forgetful than others.

There are certain situations that can affect your memory and make you become more forgetful than you normally are. These include the following:

Poor concentration. If our concentration is poor then we do not notice things as much, and do not retain things as much as we would normally. Poor concentration can be a result of simply being bored or tired. However, it is also a symptom of depression and anxiety.

Depression. As well as poor concentration, some people with depression also have slowed thinking. This can cause memory problems until the depression clears. Do tell a doctor if you think that you are depressed as treatment often works well. Other symptoms of depression include: a low mood for most of the time; loss of enjoyment and interest in life; abnormal sadness; weepiness; feelings of guilt or being useless; poor motivation; sleeping problems; tiredness; difficulty with affection; poor appetite; being irritable or restless.

Herbal Remedy for Memory Loss

Ginseng may boost mood, improve memory and attention, lengthen physical and mental endurance, improve test scores, and ease anxiety. Eleuthero,(Siberian Ginseng), boosts concentration and focus without the letdown than comes from stimulants like caffeine. Research has also demonstrated the beneficial effect of Gotu Kola, Centella asiatica, on memory, concentration and mental performance levels. Yerba mate has the effect of stimulating the mind, increasing concentration and easing depressive moods.

First of all, using a ginkgo biloba herbal remedy will improve the blood flow to the brain. As a matter of fact, by doing this, the ginkgo biloba herbal remedy assures the oxygenation of the brain.

The brain requires 20% of the total amount of oxygen that is consumed by the body. If the brain does not receive the necessary quantity, people feel dizzy, become amnesic and lose their concentration problem. In addition, the ginkgo biloba herbal remedy improves the blood circulation throughout the entire body.

Common herbal remedies for memory loss include Brahimi Concentrate (300mg dose once daily), Garlic, Ginkgo, Hawthorn, and Gotu kola (60 to 120mg daily), and soy lecithin.

Aside from herbal memory loss treatments you can modify your diet to improve your memory as well. Using unsaturated fats when preparing meals is a great way to help aid memory. Mono-saturated fatty-acids present in olive oil have been shown to help reduce memory loss that occurs through aging. Conversely, polyunsaturated fats in animal products, meat and milk for example, have been shown to hasten memory loss that occurs through aging.

Poor memory can be a symptom of a declining blood supply to the brain. As we age, the health of the vessels often declines. Arteries and capillaries become clogged, and the brain, which needs a constant supply of oxygen and glucose, is often shortchanged. Poor memory may be simply a result of a lazy mind. As we get older, we often lose sight of the importance of challenging our minds with a course of new study or stimulating conversation. The mind is like any faculty or muscle–it needs stimulation and challenge to remain strong and sharp.

Thus, a memory improvement program would include a good dose of curiosity and moderate mental work daily, coupled with a cardiovascular health program, deep breathing to oxygenate the tissues, circulatory herbs, and mental herbs.