Herbal remedies have become immensely popular as a natural alternative to pharmaceutical drugs. Using herbal remedies can promote memory function and general neurological function. Herbs are also sometimes used to treat depression, lethargy, attention deficit, and other issues. Always consult with your physician be- fore ingesting herbal remedies, particularly if you are pregnant.
When buying packaged herbal products, choose a reliable brand and follow the manufacturer’s directions concerning dosage. Buy only from reputable manufacturers. The label should include the company’s address, batch and lot numbers, expiration date, and recommended dosage.
Consider using the following herbs to help support brain function:
- Energy—fo-ti, ginseng, and gotu kola
- Fatigue—capsicum (cayenne), ginseng, American ginseng and red deer antler (combination), gotu kola, and oats
- Insomnia—catnip, chamomile, hops, lady’s slipper, skullcap, and valerian
Memory—astragalus, calamus, cayenne, dong quai, ginger, ginkgo biloba leaf extract, ginseng, gotu kola, and red deer antler
- Mental health—cayenne, ginseng, and gotu kola
- Nervousness—betony, catnip, chamomile, European vervain, hops, lady’s slipper, mistletoe, passionflower, pulsatilla, red sage (for nervous headache), skullcap, and valerian
- Stress—alfalfa, chamomile, ginseng, gotu kola, hops, kelp, lady’s slipper, passionflower, and valerian