Enhanced memory for exams
As elementary and secondary schools enter exam season, many parents likely wish their children had the special abilities of photographic memory and being able to read ten lines at a glance. Unfortunately, children often only have forgetfulness and a short attention span.
In fact, memory and concentration can be stimulated postnatally. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the brain is the sea of marrow" and "the kidneys govern bones and produce marrow." Therefore, to nourish the brain, one must first nourish the kidneys. The kidneys store essence, govern bones and produce marrow, and are related to growth and development. The development of the brain is based on healthy kidneys, so most brain-tonifying dietary therapies in the market also focus on tonifying the kidneys.
It is recommended to use 5 grams of Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae (Yizhi Ren), lightly crush it, and then steep it in hot water for 15 minutes before drinking.
Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae is pungent in taste and warm in nature. It enters the kidney and spleen meridians. It can invigorate qi and calm the mind, warm the spleen and open the stomach, warm the kidneys and consolidate essence, helping to nourish the brain, improve intelligence, and enhance memory.
In addition, there is another ingredient that can enhance memory and is easily available in supermarkets: the common spice, rosemary.
Rosemary is warm in nature and pungent in taste. It has calming properties, strengthens the spleen, relieves headaches, and aids digestion.
Steep 3 grams of rosemary in hot water for 10 minutes and drink. This tea promotes blood circulation and helps clear the mind and improve concentration.
Besides tea therapy, I also use a two-pronged approach. During exam periods, I always diffuse rosemary essential oil at home.
Rosemary is known as the "herb of remembrance." Research by Northumbria University in the UK found that people are extremely sensitive to smells, and smelling rosemary can help improve memory. Children who participated in the experiment showed an average increase in memory of 5% to 7%. Everyone might as well give it a try!
In fact, memory and concentration can be stimulated postnatally. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the brain is the sea of marrow" and "the kidneys govern bones and produce marrow." Therefore, to nourish the brain, one must first nourish the kidneys. The kidneys store essence, govern bones and produce marrow, and are related to growth and development. The development of the brain is based on healthy kidneys, so most brain-tonifying dietary therapies in the market also focus on tonifying the kidneys.
It is recommended to use 5 grams of Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae (Yizhi Ren), lightly crush it, and then steep it in hot water for 15 minutes before drinking.
Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae is pungent in taste and warm in nature. It enters the kidney and spleen meridians. It can invigorate qi and calm the mind, warm the spleen and open the stomach, warm the kidneys and consolidate essence, helping to nourish the brain, improve intelligence, and enhance memory.
In addition, there is another ingredient that can enhance memory and is easily available in supermarkets: the common spice, rosemary.
Rosemary is warm in nature and pungent in taste. It has calming properties, strengthens the spleen, relieves headaches, and aids digestion.
Steep 3 grams of rosemary in hot water for 10 minutes and drink. This tea promotes blood circulation and helps clear the mind and improve concentration.
Besides tea therapy, I also use a two-pronged approach. During exam periods, I always diffuse rosemary essential oil at home.
Rosemary is known as the "herb of remembrance." Research by Northumbria University in the UK found that people are extremely sensitive to smells, and smelling rosemary can help improve memory. Children who participated in the experiment showed an average increase in memory of 5% to 7%. Everyone might as well give it a try!