Nootropic
Enhances memory, focus and cognition
Supports cognition — memory, focus, clarity and mental stamina — often by improving blood flow to the brain, protecting nerve cells or modulating neurotransmitters. Herbal nootropics tend to work gently and cumulatively rather than as quick stimulants.
Indications:
- centella asiatica
- gingko biloba
- paeonia lactifolia
- panax ginseng
- polygonum multiflorum (resveretrol?)
- rhodiola rosea
- rosmarinus officinalis
- schisandra chinensis
- withania somnifera
Herbs with a nootropic action (23)
Asian Ginseng mild Panax ginseng Bacopa mild Bacopa monnieri Black Ant mild Polyrhachis spp. Chinese Clubmoss mild Huperzia serrata Codonopsis mild Codonopsis pilosula Coffee mild Coffea arabica Coleus mild Coleus forskohlii Fennel mild Foeniculum vulgare Gotu Kola mild Centella asiatica Guarana mild Paullinia cupana Holy Basil mild Ocimum tenuiflorum Hops mild Humulus lupulus Juniper mild Juniperus communis Kanna mild Sceletium tortuosum Kratom mild Mitragyna speciosa Licorice mild Glycyrrhiza glabra Muira Puama mild Ptychopetalum olacoides Peony mild Paeonia lactiflora Periwinkle mild Vinca major Rhodiola mild Rhodiola rosea Rosemary mild Rosmarinus officinalis Samambaia mild Polypodium leucotomos Wormwood mild Artemisia absinthium