Seeking Advice on Cognitive Support Herbs - #50820

Hello Deepak 🌿 Thank you for explaining clearly. I’ll guide you properly and safely. First, at 27 years old, memory issues + mental fog are usually due to: Poor sleep Stress / anxiety Excess screen time Vitamin deficiencies (B12, D) Thyroid imbalance Gut issues Before starting herbs, I strongly suggest checking: Vitamin B12 Vitamin D TSH CBC Many young patients improve simply by correcting B12. 🌿 About Your Proposed Herbal Combination You mentioned: Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) Vacha (Acorus calamus) Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) This is actually a classical Medhya Rasayana combination — good thinking 👍 But proportions and safety matter. 🌿 Herb Actions (Short Overview) 🌱 Brahmi Improves memory & learning Reduces anxiety Neuroprotective Safe for long-term use 🌸 Shankhapushpi Improves concentration Calms mind Helpful for stress & insomnia Very safe 🌾 Vacha (Important Caution) Improves clarity & speech Strong stimulant to nervous system Can aggravate Pitta High doses not advised Avoid in hyperacidity, ulcer, high Pitta, pregnancy ⚠️ Vacha contains beta-asarone (concern in high doses). So dosage must be very small. 🌿 Jatamansi Calms mind Reduces anxiety Helps sleep Balances Pitta & Vata ✅ Safe & Effective Proportion (Powder Form) For daily cognitive support: Brahmi – 2 parts Shankhapushpi – 2 parts Jatamansi – 1 part Vacha – ¼ part (very small amount) Example: 40g Brahmi 40g Shankhapushpi 20g Jatamansi 5g Vacha Mix thoroughly. 💊 Recommended Dosage Take: 1/2 teaspoon (approx 2–3g) Once daily at night after food With warm milk (best) or warm water For stress + brain fog: Can also take in morning on empty stomach with honey (if no acidity). ⚠️ Contraindications / Avoid If Active gastritis / acidity (reduce or avoid Vacha) Hyperthyroidism (use cautiously) Severe insomnia with heat signs (reduce Vacha) On sedative medications (monitor).