برہمی بوٹی · Centella asiatica, mandukparni
Weak evidence
Traditional calming herb with a handful of small studies and a liver caution.
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A creeping herb used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine, often confused with brahmi because both share the name in different regions.
A few small studies report reduced anxiety and a dampened startle response, and there is better evidence for wound healing and circulation, which is unrelated. The anxiety evidence is preliminary.
Studies used roughly 500 mg twice daily of extract.
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Reports of liver injury exist, so avoid with liver disease and stop for jaundice or dark urine. Can be sedating. Avoid in pregnancy. Care with medicines processed by the liver.
Available from pansaris and Ayurvedic sellers, often as loose powder or in blends.
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