Home remedies for amnesia

Amnesia or memory loss is a condition where a person forgets things learnt in the past. They could names, relations, places, background and incidents also. Amnesia can be of different kinds, from a weak memory in old age, to speech loss or a more severe temporary memory loss.  Quite an impairing disorder that it is, it often leaves the person and his family members completely helpless and frustrated. Ayurveda however, has some cures for this problem and proves to be helpful in bringing back normalcy in lives of such people.

Before embarking upon the treatment of this problem, it is important to know what causes it. The most common cause of amnesia is damage to the brain cells. This damage could be accidental or due to some brain affecting disease or also due to poor blood supply to brain cells, caused by a circulatory disorder or blood clots. Many a times psychological causes also result into amnesia. Some of these could be – depression, anxiety, neurosis or a general tendency of having a poor memory and weak intellect.

Herbal treatment for amnesia –

Here are some remarkable herbal cures for Amnesia. These treatments are also used for total, partial or temporary memory loss and for general habit of forgetfulness too.

•    Rosemary herb – this is one herb which has since ages been known as the herb that enhances memory function and remembrance. A tea made from rosemary herb, if taken twice a day, not only is good refreshment but also works wonders for problems of forgetfulness and mental fatigue. It enhances mental agility and brings a significant improvement in amnesia patients.
•    Brahmi Booti – proves to be yet another useful herb for amnesia patients. This herb needs to be first dried in shade. Then taking 7 grams of it, add a little water, seven almond kernels, and ½ gram pepper and grind them all well. The mixture is then to be strained, add some sugar to make it sweet. Drink this mixture for 15 days every morning, empty stomach and see the effect it has on the memory.
•    Sage – this herb also treats weak memory and loss of it very well. Targeting the cortex of the brain this herb removes mental exhaustion and builds the brains ability to concentrate. It is generally taken in the tea form.
•    Almonds – they are always known to enhance memory power. Given to children to increase memory retention in them, almonds also restore memory loss. Almond oil applied on the temples or inhaled through the nostrils works very well for the problem. Almonds soaked overnight and made into a paste can be mixed with butter and consumed to cure brain weakness.
•    Cumin Seeds – they cure memory dullness. Mix three grams of cumin seeds in a tea spoon of honey and consume it everyday in the morning, for an agile brain.
•    Walnuts – walnuts also cure brain weakness. 20 grams of walnuts taken daily with figs, raisins or alone, help to enhance brain power and memory.
•    Apples – they are rich in phosphorus, vit-B1 and potassium. As a result apples help in the formation of glutamic acid, which in turn prevents the breakdown and damage of nerve cells. It is best to have one apple everyday with a spoon of honey and milk, to treat memory loss. This energises the nerves and cats as a tonic for them.

Some dietary changes –

In addition to specific herbal cures, some dietary inclusions are also required to cure amnesia.

These are –

•    One must make an effort to include phosphorus rich fruits in the diet. Some of these are – grapes, figs, oranges and dates. These enhance brain agility.
•    Other foods which are rich in phosphorus are –cereals, pulses, egg yolk, milk especially cow’s milk, dry fruits and nuts, etc.

A person suffering from amnesia needs to have good rest and a peaceful night’s sleep. The environment around the person should be stress free and happy. Meditation, deep breathing exercises and relaxation techniques aid all cures being undertaken to cure amnesia.