Lunuvila-ලුනුවිල

Botanical name  -Herpestis moniera
Family                 -Scrophulariaceae
Sanskrit names   -Brahmi, Kapotavanka, Somavalli, Sarasvati,                                                              
Singhalese name- Lunuvila
Parts used   - Leaves
Properties:      
Rasa          Madhura, Kashaya, Tikta
Guna         Laghu, Sara
Veerya      Sheeta              
Vipaka      Madhura

Attributes / Karma:
Alleviates Tri- dosha. Mainly Pitta & Kapha.
(Medya) enhancing intelligence. Longevity. Rejuvenating. Improves voice. (Smruty) enhance memory.
Cures – skin diseases, Pandu, (Meha) diabetes, blood disorders, cough, poisoning, edema, fever,                 Medicinal uses

External
• Rheumatoid arthritis – fresh juice of Brahmi is applied to relive pain.
Internal
• Children, for cold & cough – 1 tsp of Brahmi juice is given to induce vomiting & gives relief.
• Epilepsy – juice of Brahmi is given along with honey.    


Formulations:
Brahmi ghrita
Sarasvata arishta
Brahmi taila