Introduction of Brahmi (Mandukparni): (Introduction of Mandukparni)

What is Brahmi (Mandukparni)? (What is Mandukparni?)

It grows or spreads wherever there is water on the land. The leaves of this medicine look like frogs, which is why it is known as Brahmi (Mandukaparni). Apart from this, it has many other names which are known for different reasons. For example, Manduki (because it was propagated by sage Manduka), Brahmi (because it enhances intelligence), Saraswati (because it is found in Medhya or waterlogged land). Do you know that Mandukaparni is also used as a herb? Or you can say that it is a panacea for brain diseases.

There are many such medicines in Ayurveda which have many medicinal properties, among these is a medicine named Mandukparni which is used in the treatment of many diseases.

This herb is beneficial in increasing memory, leprosy, anemia and brain disorders. It is strong for the heart. This is not an ordinary herb. If you get to know about it, you will be surprised. Let us give you information about its benefits and for which diseases it is beneficial.  

External appearance (morphology) (Creation of Mandukparni)

Its creeping vine is mildly fragrant, weak and soft. It is called Mandukaparni because it has leaves similar to those of a Manduka and spreads like a Manduka. This herb grows on the banks of water bodies all over India. This is particularly the region influenced by Brahma. It is said that consuming this divine herb helps in the worship of Brahma. That is why sadhaks often consume this herb.

It is a fragrant creeper that spreads on the ground. Its stem is long. Its leaves are long and broad and are derived in many numbers. They are straight and brain shaped and round in shape. They are green in colour and rough with 7 veins. Its flowers are pink and small. Its pods are long and wrinkled and white in colour. Its seeds are flat. Its root is small. Its fruiting period and flowering period is from April to June.

Brahmi ( Mandukparni ) Species of (Species of Mandukparni)

1. Centella asiatica
2. Baccopa monnieri

Common names of Brahmi (Mandukparni)

Ayurvedic properties of Brahmi Mandukparni (Ayurvedic gun of Mandukparni)

Medicinal benefits and uses of Brahmi (Mandukaparni) (Benefits and uses of Mandukparni)

Uses of Brahmi Mandukparni for memory (Mandukparni for increase memory)

• If your memory is weak then prepare a tablet by grinding dry Mandukaparni, almond kernels and a quarter part of black pepper in water. Taking one tablet with milk in the morning and evening improves memory.
• By taking fresh juice of Mandukaparni, mixing equal quantity of ghee in it and cooking the ghee, consuming this ghee, memory power increases. By mixing its Panchaga powder in milk and consuming it, memory power also improves.

In Epilepsy (Mandukparni for epilepsy)

• If any person is very much troubled by this disease then consuming Mandukaparni juice mixed with equal parts of Dhatura leaf juice or Trinarajavalli juice is beneficial in epilepsy.

In insomnia (Mandukparni for insomnia)

• If you are unable to sleep due to any disease or any other reason, then mix the powder of Mandukaparni in raw cow milk, filter it and drink it for a week to get rid of insomnia.

In depression Mandukparni (Mandukparni for depression)

• If you are under any tension or worry or negative thoughts come to your mind and your behavior is becoming irritable, then you should understand that you are becoming a victim of depression. To get rid of this, you should drink Mandukaparni and Jatamansi powder mixed in milk.
• If you are suffering from mental fatigue or stress due to day long work or any other reason then use Mandukaparni, it will give you relief very quickly.

in blood pressure (Mandukparni for blood pressure)

• Taking one spoon of Mandukaparni leaf juice with cow's milk helps in normalizing blood pressure. If you also have blood pressure problems then you can use it.

in fever (Mandukparni for fever)

• If you suffer from frequent fever due to weather changes then drinking Mandukaparni juice mixed with liquorice powder is beneficial in chronic fever or other fevers.

in skin disorders Mandukparni (Mandukparni for skin)

• Applying the paste of Mandukaparni leaf juice on skin disorders helps in relieving itching, burning sensation and wounds.

in Mosulica padukparni

• If you have measles then drinking Mandukaparni juice mixed with honey is beneficial in measles.

wounds in the eyes (Mandukparni for eyes)

• If you have small wounds in your eyes and you are feeling a burning sensation, then putting one or two drops of Mandukaparni leaf juice in your eyes will soothe the burning sensation and wounds.

in joint pain (Mandukparni for joint pain)

• With the increasing age, the joint pain of people increases or if you are also troubled by joint pain, then making Mandhukaparni paste and applying it on the joints relieves the pain.

For hair (Mandukparni for hair)

• If your hair is turning grey or falling, then drinking the juice of the panchaang of Mandukaparni for a few days helps in getting rid of the hair problem.

Useful parts (parts) (Important parts of Mandukparni)

• leaf
• Almanac

Dosages of Mandukparni

• Juice- 10 to 20 ml
• Powder - 2 to 5 grams

Brahmi ( Mandukparni ) Drugs (medicines) made from

• Brahmipanaka
• brahmi oil
• Saraswatarishta
• Saraswat Ghee
• Brahmi Vati
• Brahmi Powder