L3 Herbal Actions: Nootropics

Question 1

Nootropics

What are some uses of nootropics?

Answer 1

• Improves cognitive function including memory
• Clears brain fog
• Can improve cerebral circulation (Ginko biloba)
• Can strengthen blood-brain barrier (Gotu kola)

Question 2

Nootropics

What other herb actions are found in this modern category ?

Answer 2

• Nervine
• Adaptogen
• Stimulant

Question 3

Nootropics

Brahmi herb

Also good for low thyroid

Answer 3

Bacopa monnieri

Question 4

Nootropics

Gotu kola

Also vulnerary and nervine/thymoleptic

Answer 4

Hydrocotyl asiatica

old name ‘Centella asiatica’

Question 5

Nootropics

Siberian gingseng

Gives a can-do attitute, protects against radiation, adaptogenic

Answer 5

ELeutherococcus senticosus

ELeuthero = freedom coccus = seed

Question 6

Nootropics

Gingko

Thins blood, removes deposits in blood, antiasthmatic, antinflammatory

Answer 6

Gingko biloba

Question 7

Nootropics

Rosemary

Even in a diffuser helps concentration

Answer 7

RosMARinus officinalis

Question 8

Nootropics

Sage

Answer 8

Salvia officinalis

Question 9

List herbs with nootropic actions (6)

Answer 9

Rosemary
Sage
Gingko
Siberian ginseng
Gotu kola
Brahmi

Question 10

Nootropics

What learning difficulty can be helped by nootropics?

Answer 10

ADHD (Bacopa)