Brahmi
The herb of grace and enlightenment. Brahmi nourishes hair roots with the same power it nourishes the mind, strengthening follicles, improving thickness, and creating the mental clarity that supports stress-free hair growth.
The herb of grace and enlightenment. Brahmi nourishes hair roots with the same power it nourishes the mind, strengthening follicles, improving thickness, and creating the mental clarity that supports stress-free hair growth.
Bacopa monnieri
India & Wetlands Asia
Bacosides, Alkaloids
Brahmi, named after Brahma, the Hindu god of creation, has been revered in Ayurveda for over 3,000 years as a "medhya rasayana"—a herb that enhances intellect and consciousness. Ancient sages discovered that the same properties that sharpened the mind also strengthened hair roots, creating a dual path to beauty and wisdom.
In ancient India, students would consume brahmi and apply it to their hair before important examinations, believing it would improve memory while ensuring their appearance reflected their mental clarity. The herb was mandatory in gurukuls (ancient schools), where it was used both as brain food and hair tonic.
Buddhist monks have traditionally used brahmi oil for head massage during meditation retreats, finding that it simultaneously enhanced spiritual practice and maintained the health of their often-shaved scalps. The practice spread throughout Asia with Buddhism, making brahmi a cornerstone of monastic self-care.
The herb gained royal status when Ayurvedic physicians discovered that brahmi could prevent the hair loss and graying often caused by the stress of rulership. Kings and queens would undergo monthly brahmi treatments, combining internal consumption with external application for comprehensive benefits.
Brahmi's unique ability to nourish both mind and hair roots makes it invaluable for comprehensive hair health, particularly for stress-related hair issues.
Brahmi focuses intensely on hair roots:
Brahmi increases hair density through:
Brahmi's brain benefits directly impact hair:
Traditional "cooling" properties benefit scalp:
A 2019 study in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology found that brahmi extract increased hair follicle size by 31% and improved the anagen/telogen ratio by 40%, while participants also reported improved mental clarity and reduced anxiety.
Brahmi's benefits extend throughout body and mind:
In Ayurveda, brahmi is prepared as "Brahmi thailam"—oil infused with fresh brahmi juice through a complex process. Kerala's traditional healers combine brahmi with coconut oil and gooseberry for a treatment called "Brahmi kera thailam." The fresh leaves are also ground with hibiscus for cooling hair masks.
We use organic brahmi cultivated in pristine wetlands where the plant develops maximum bacoside content. Our extraction process preserves both the mind-enhancing and hair-nourishing compounds, creating products that work holistically for beautiful hair and peaceful mind.
Mix 2 tbsp brahmi powder with warm coconut milk to form a paste. Add 5 drops lavender oil. Apply to scalp and hair, then practice 10 minutes of deep breathing or meditation while it works. Rinse after 45 minutes for stronger roots and clearer mind.