Brahmi Oil

Brahmi oil is a herb infusion of the Brahmi herb in any base oil. Actually, there are two herbs which are known as Brahmi. Generally both of them are used to make this herbal oil. Brahmi oil has been used since ancient times to boost hair growth. It is also a nervous tonic for the brain and the nervous system when massaged onto the scalp. Brahmi oil offers many powerful health benefits.

Composition

This herbal oil is prepared from one or both the Brahmi herbs.These are :

• Bacopa Monnieri - This herb improves memory and cognitive function. It also has neuroprotective effects. Brahmi Essential oil is an essential oil obtained from steam distillation of Bacopa monnieri leaves. It is a much stronger oil, and can be used as a few drops in base oils, like olive, sesame and coconut oils.
• Centella Asiatica - This herb is commonly known as Gotu Kola. It may have health benefits in preventing cancer and life extension, but they haven’t been proved.
• The herb Amla is also used in some products to make Amla – Brahmi oil. Amla, or Indian gooseberry is a common Indian fruit renowned for preventing the hair from hair fall and premature greying.

The herb leaves are collected and boiled in a base oil. Due to slow heating, the oil soluble nutrients pass into the oil. It is filtered after some time to create Brahmi Oil. These are the commonly used base oils.

• Butter Oil – Ghee is traditionally used to extract Brahmi oil.
• Sesame Oil – This oil is revered in Ayurveda and is commonly used to make Brahmi oil.
• Coconut oil – This oil is also used for producing Brahmi Oil.