Mood Support, Anxiety Control

Hamsa Herbal’s Mood Support Blend contains 4 powerful ingredients that have been used for centuries and shown to be effective in increasing memory recall, improving mood, decreasing anxiety and improving overall well-being in people and animals.

BACOPA

Bacopa monnieri, also called brahmi, water hyssop, thyme-leaved gratiola, and herb of grace, is a staple plant in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.

It grows in wet, tropical environments, and its ability to thrive underwater makes it popular for aquarium use.

Bacopa monnieri has been used by Ayurvedic medical practitioners for centuries for a variety of purposes, including improving memory, reducing anxiety, and treating epilepsy.

In fact, research shows that it may boost brain function and provide overall mood support, among other benefits.

A class of powerful compounds called bacosides in Bacopa monnieri is believed to be responsible for these benefits.

Here are 7 emerging benefits of Bacopa monnieri.

ASHWAGANDHA

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an adaptogenic herb native to India, where it has been used in Indian Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest medicinal systems.

Similarly to bacopa, ashwagandha is thought to provide mood support, by enhancing your body’s resilience to physical and mental stress (21Trusted Source).

In one study on the stress-relieving effects of ashwagandha, researchers randomized 60 individuals with mild stress to receive 240 mg of a standardized ashwagandha extract or a placebo daily for 60 days.

Compared with the placebo, supplementing with ashwagandha was strongly associated with greater reductions in stress, anxiety, and depression. Ashwagandha was also linked to a 23% reduction in morning levels of cortisol, a stress hormone.

What’s more, a review of five studies examining the effects of ashwagandha on anxiety and stress observed that those who supplemented with ashwagandha extract scored better on tests measuring levels of stress, anxiety, and fatigue

A study investigating the safety and efficacy of supplementing with ashwagandha in people with chronic stress noted that taking 600 mg of ashwagandha for 60 days was safe and well tolerated.

The adaptogenic properties of ashwagandha have been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as lower morning cortisol levels.

SHANKHPUSHPI (Shankahpushpi)

Shankhpushpi (considered part of medhya rasayana – brain nootropics)) is an excellent compliment to and regularly paired with Bacopa.  A traditional herbal remedy blessed with many health benefits, Shankhpushpi holds high significance in improving memory, enhancing concentration, and treating mental fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, & depression.

GOTU KOLA

Gotu Kola, like Shankhpushpi, is mentioned as one of the best Medhya Rasayana (brain nootropics), which can enhance cognition, memory, intelligence, creativity, learning skills and executive functions