FORMULATION AND STANDARDIZATION OF BRAHMI VATI AS AYURVEDIC BRAIN TONIC

Sarika Bhabad, Swapnil Auti*, Nikita Galande, Monika Bhosale, Sakshi Pate

Brahmi Vati is a well-known Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation traditionally used as a brain tonic for enhancing memory, intelligence, concentration, and mental health. The present study was undertaken to formulate and evaluate Brahmi Vati using standard Ayurvedic and pharmaceutical procedures. The formulation mainly contains Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) along with other neuroprotective herbs such as Shankhpushpi, Ashwagandha, Vacha, and Piper nigrum. Brahmi is considered a “Medhya Rasayana” in Ayurveda due to its memory-enhancing and rejuvenating properties. The prepared formulation was evaluated for various physicochemical and organoleptic parameters including color, odor, taste, hardness, friability, weight variation, disintegration time, and pH. The formulation showed satisfactory results within acceptable limits, indicating good quality and stability of the prepared Vati. Scientific studies suggest that Brahmi possesses antioxidant, neuroprotective, anxiolytic, and cognitive-enhancing activities due to the presence of bacosides. The synergistic action of herbal ingredients helps in improving neuronal communication, reducing stress, and enhancing cognitive functions. The study concludes that Brahmi Vati is an effective and safe herbal brain tonic with potential applications in memory loss, mental fatigue, anxiety, stress, and other neurological disorders.