Why Herbalists Use Polypharmacy: The Power of Synergy in Practice
One of the defining features of herbal medicine is the use of polypharmacy—combining multiple herbs within a single formula. While this can seem complex from the outside, it is in fact a deeply traditional and highly effective way of working, rooted in centuries of...
Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi): nourishing the brain, gently and deeply
Some herbs don’t shout for attention. They work quietly, steadily, and over time you realise something has shifted. Bacopa monnieri, also known as Brahmi, is very much one of those herbs. Used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine as a tonic for the mind and nervous...
Herbal Allies for Brain Health: Centella Asiatica and Rosmarinus officinalis from a Functional Medicine Perspective
Written by Jean Dow, Medical Herbalist and Functional Medicine Practitioner, Cogmission Ltd At Cogmission, our mission is simple: to improve brain health through a proactive, preventative, and personalised approach. While nutrition, movement, stress resilience, and...