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Why Am I Forgetting Things Easily?
Mental Disorders
Question #48365
165 days ago
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Why Am I Forgetting Things Easily? - #48365

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Why I forget things easily . is gutka the main reasonor something else? Kindly Hello me out I want to skip gutka.

How long have you been experiencing memory issues?:

- More than 6 months

Do you notice any specific triggers for your forgetfulness?:

- After consuming gutka

How would you describe your overall diet?:

- Occasional junk food
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Hello

In Ayurveda, frequent forgetfulness is commonly linked with:

Vata aggravation (unstable mind, weak focus)

Pitta imbalance (heat/toxins affecting brain)

Rajas–Tamas increase (mental dullness)

Ama (toxins) due to gutka + junk food

👉 Gutka (tobacco + chemicals + lime) directly increases Pitta & Vata, reduces Ojas, and weakens Medha (intelligence/memory).

✅ Ayurvedic Prescription (4–6 weeks)

1) For Memory + Brain Nourishment (Medhya Rasayana)

A. Brahmi capsules

Brahmi Capsule 500 mg

Dose: 1 capsule twice daily

After food with lukewarm water ⏳ Duration: 45 days

B. Mandukaparni / Gotu Kola

Mandukaparni capsule 500 mg

Dose: 1 capsule once daily (morning) ⏳ 45 days

✅ Either Brahmi + Mandukaparni together works best.

2) For Stress + Better Sleep (important for memory)

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha capsule 500 mg

Dose: 1 capsule after dinner

With warm milk / warm water ⏳ 60 days

3) For Nerve + Brain Strength

Smriti Sagar Ras

Dose: 1 tablet once daily (after breakfast) ⏳ 30 days ⚠️ Avoid if you have high BP or severe acidity (tell me if you do).

4) For Detox + Reducing Gutka Craving

Triphala powder

Dose: 1 tsp at night

With lukewarm water ⏳ 30 days

✅ Helps remove ama, improves digestion & mental clarity.

🌿 Best Ayurvedic Home Remedy (Very Effective)

Brahmi + Shankhpushpi

Mix:

Brahmi powder – ½ tsp

Shankhpushpi syrup / powder – 1 tsp (or ½ tsp powder)

Honey – 1 tsp Take morning empty stomach

⏳ 30–45 days

🥗 Diet (Pathya) for Memory Improvement

✅ Eat:

Soaked almonds 5 + walnut 1 daily

Cow ghee 1 tsp in breakfast

Warm milk at night

Moong dal khichdi

Amla (Indian gooseberry) daily

❌ Avoid:

Gutka, tobacco, cigarette (must stop)

Cold drinks, chips, fried food

Excess tea/coffee (max 1 cup)

🧘 Lifestyle + Yoga for Memory

Daily (15 minutes total)

Anulom Vilom – 7 min

Bhramari pranayama – 5 min

Meditation – 3 min

✅ Best exercise: 30 min brisk walk daily.

🛑 Gutka Quit Plan (Ayurvedic Practical Way)

✅ Follow this 7-day method:

1. Reduce gutka by 50% in 3 days

2. Replace cravings with:

Saunf + Mishri OR

Clove (1) when urge comes

3. After meals chew:

Saunf + cardamom

📌 Within 2–3 weeks brain fog reduces a lot.

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Take shankapushi syrup 20ml bd Brahmi vati 1tab bd enough u ll get results

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