Beneficial Herbs for Memory

Hawthorn: Tablets. take 100-250 mg 3 times daily.  Improves circulation in blood vessels serving the brain.








Soy Lecithin: Capsules. Take 15,000-25000 mg (15-25 gm ) daily.  Reduces memory loss in smokers and in people with high blood pressure.








Gotu Kola: Liposome tablets. Take 60-120 mg. daily.  Protects the blood vessels supplying the brain.  Useful during stress.







Ashwaganda: Withanolide gel-caps. Take as directed on the label.  Principal ayurvedic herb for chronic memory loss.










Ginkgo: Ginkgolide tablets. Take up to 500 mg once daily.  Improves learning ability and memory, especially under conditions of anxiety.












Reference: Prescription for Herbal Healing, Phyllis A. Balch.