About Low Memory

Generally memory loss is associated with ageing but there are specific factors responsible for low memory even at a young age instead of simply attributing low memory to a natural decline in cognitive functioning. Many people experience memory lapses. Some memory problems are serious and others are not. Low memory is unusual forgetfulness or not being able to remember new events, recall one or more memories of the past or both.

Causes of Low Memory

  • Alcohol, illicit drugs, tobacco abuse
  • Lack of oxygen to the brain
  • Impaired brain growths (due to tumours, injury, infections)
  • Brain surgery, concussion
  • Certain medications
  • Depression, stress, sleeplessness
  • Dissociative disorder
  • Certain illness that results in the loss of or damage to, nerve cells (neurodegenerative illness).
  • Migraine, headache
  • Deficiency of vitamin B12

Symptoms of Low Memory

  • Confusion
  • Difficulty handling routine familiar tasks
  • Forgetting people and events
  • Getting lost and misplacing items
  • Irritability
  • Language difficulties, such as mixing up words or trouble remembering a word
  • Neurological disorders

  • Poor memory

Ayurvedic View

In Ayurveda, low memory is termed as Smriti Naasha. It mainly occurs due to vitiation of vata or kapha dosha. Balanced vata is necessary for all the functions vested with the nervous system, whereas pitta balance is responsible for sharp mind, focused thinking and clarity of mind. Balance in kapha dosha fosters movement and carries the information to the brain through nerve impulses and helps to save it on the brain tissue. Ayurveda considers both body and mind to be closely inter linked. According to Ayurveda no phenomenon is exclusively physical or mental. Thus for good memory as also for the treatment of low of memory, both psychic and physical factors are held to be responsible.

Herbal Remedies For Low Memory

1. Medhya Churna

Medhya Churna of Planet Ayurveda is a mixture of pure extracts of several ingredients like Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri), Sonth (Zingiber officinalis), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Marich (Piper nigrum), Pipali (Piper longum) etc.

Dose – 1/4 teaspoon once daily with 1 spoon of Cow Ghee (Clarified Butter).

2. Memory Support

Memory Support Capsules of Planet Ayurveda is comprised of four natural ingredients such as Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) and Yastimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra). Regular intake helps to maintain healthy brain.

Dose – 1-2 capsules with plain water after half an hour of meals.

3. Brahmi Capsules

Brahmi Capsules of Planet Ayurveda are packed with pure extract of Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri). Brahmi plant is known to maintain healthy mind and whole nervous system. It helps to balance aggravated Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas also maintains healthy mano gunas.

Dose – 1-2 capsules with plain water after half an hour of meals.

Recommendations

  • Eat healthy, stay away from all kind of junk, packed and fried foods.
  • Opt for a natural diet including seasonal fruits and vegetables (leafy).
  • Nutritional diet include fresh fruits, organic vegetables, nuts, cow’s ghee etc. to boost insight and to strengthen memory power. Avoid junk food, fast food and aerated drinks.
  • Totally avoid alcohol and smoking.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Meditation and Yogasans like Pranayam, Sarvangasana and Balasana revitalizes body and treats mental disorders like amnesia and memory loss.