Best Herbs for Brain & Focus
Herbs that enhance cognitive function, support memory, promote neuroplasticity, and protect against cognitive decline.
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Pine Bark Extract ๆพๆ ็ฎ
Rich in proanthocyanidins (OPCs) โ powerful antioxidants. Pycnogenol (French maritime pine) is the most studied form. Evidence for circulation, skin, and cognitive support.
Polygala Root (Yuan Zhi) ่ฟๅฟ
Name means 'strengthen the will' โ used for forgetfulness, insomnia, anxiety, and mental restlessness. Expels phlegm from the heart orifice. Modern research shows neuroprotective effects.
Cistanche (Rou Cong Rong) ่่่
A parasitic desert plant called 'ginseng of the desert.' Used in TCM for kidney yang deficiency, impotence, and constipation. Contains echinacoside with neuroprotective effects.
Butterfly Pea Flower ่ถ่ฑ่ฑ
A striking blue flower trending in beverages and beauty. Contains anthocyanins with antioxidant, cognitive-enhancing, and anti-anxiety properties. Changes color with pH.
Longan Fruit ้พ็ผ่
A sweet fruit used in TCM for nourishing blood, calming the spirit, and improving memory. Popular in Chinese tonic soups and teas for anxiety and insomnia.
Gou Teng (Chinese Cat's Claw) ้ฉ่ค
Different from South American cat's claw. Used in TCM for hypertension, headaches, dizziness, and childhood convulsions. Contains rhynchophylline with neuroprotective effects.
Shilajit ็ณ่
A mineral-rich resin found in Himalayan rocks. Contains fulvic acid and 80+ minerals. Used in Ayurveda for energy, cognitive function, and testosterone support.
Gambir (Gou Teng Leaf) ้ฉ่คๅถ
The leaf and stem hook portions used in TCM for childhood convulsions, hypertension, headache, and dizziness. Contains alkaloids with antihypertensive and neuroprotective effects.