Brahmi or ondelaga (Kannada)
Our elderly people use to give a few leaves of Brahmi along with one or two black pepper to eat in the morning in empty stomach. It was said that Brahmi is useful for brain development, increase digestion and also immunity booster. Brahmi Lehyam was also prepared along with some other ingredients for children of the age 1-6 years.
It is also tradition in our home to prepare Tambli or Chutney on Dwadashi and said that it is much beneficial when used in morning after fasting on Ekadashi.
This plant can be grown in garden or pots as decorative also.
Here are some more information from "The Ayurveda encyclopedia " by Sri Swami Sadashiva Tirtha.
Uses: Best rejuvenative herb for brain cells and nerves, intelligence. Adrenal purifier, AIDS, blood purifier, eczema, epilepsy, insanity, hypochondria, fevers (intermittent), hair loss, immune system boost (cleansing and nourishing), liver, longevity, memory, nervous disorders, psoriasis, senility, skin conditions (chronic and obstinate), venereal diseases, tetanus, convulsions, rheumatism, elephantiasis, bowel disorders.
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