Brahmi Powder
Anti-ageing
Soothing
£5.00
1 article = 250 g
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Brahmi Powder
250 g
100% Pure And Natural
Foraged
Properties
As a cosmetic ingredient, Ayurvedic brahmi powder is renowned for its properties:
Toning and anti-ageing, it brightens the complexion and prevents the effects of ageing.
Soothing, it relieves problem skin.
Indications
All skin types
Small skin blemishes
Properties
As a hair improvement ingredient, Ayurvedic brahmi powder is renowned for its properties:
Toning, it encourages hair growth , while thickening it and making it shiny.
It soothes the scalp and helps combat dandruff.
Indications
All hair types
Fine hair lacking volume
Dull hair
Dandruff
As a paste, mask or poultice : mix with other natural powders, then with hot water to achieve the desired consistency.
As an aqueous macerate (or infusion) : use as an aqueous phase in your hair or skin blends.
As an macerated oil : incorporated as an oily phase into your hair or skin blends.
In practice Skin care
As a paste or poultice mixed with other natural powders
As an aqueous macerate (or infusion), incorporated into the aqueous phase of your home cosmetic formulas, as the ideal active ingredient for making :
A soothing lotion
An illuminating face cream
As an macerated oil, incorporated into the oily phase of your homemade cosmetic formulas, it is ideal for making :
toning massage oil
A soothing body cream
Synergies
For soothing effects: Manjishta and Peony powders, yarrow and Roman chamomile hydrosols, Calendula macerate, Calendula CO2 extract, True Lavender and Roman chamomile essential oils.
In practice Hair care
As a mask, mixed with other natural powders
As an aqueous macerate (or infusion), incorporated into the aqueous phase of your home cosmetic formulas, as the ideal active ingredient for making :
A toning and volumising hair mask
An anti-dandruff hair lotion
A shampoo for fragile hair
As an macerated oil, incorporated into the oily phase of your home cosmetic formulas, it is ideal for making :
A shine and volume hair care oil
Synergies
To add volume and strengthen your hair: Henna, Rhassoul and Amla powders, Lime blossom hydrosol.
To combat dandruff and soothe the scalp: Tulsi and Peony powders, Geranium, Laurel and Palmarosa essential oils, Patchouli and Rosemary verbenone hydrosols.
General characteristics
Water-insoluble
Use as a dispersion
Oil-insoluble
Use as a dispersion
Use in home cosmetics
Poultice, creams and milk, oil, infusions (to incorporate in a phase in your blends), lotion, hair mask, masks, shampoo
Choose a quantity appropriate to the quantity needed in your formula, adding a small margin to compensate for losses due to filtration.
How it works
Weigh the quantity of powder using scales.
Using a powder funnel, pour the powder into the water.
Shake well to disperse the powder in the liquid.
Leave to macerate for 24 hours in a dark place, stirring occasionally.
After maceration, filter through a coffee filter or a clean, suitable cloth.
Collect the filtrate and transfer it using a clean pipette into a previously disinfected airtight bottle.
Use
This solution can be incorporated as an aqueous phase in your hair and skin care products.
This preservative-free extract is very sensitive to microbial contamination. Be sure to use it quickly and keep it refrigerated. If you want to keep it longer, you'll need to add a preservative like Aroma-Zone grapefruit seed extract: 20 drops for 100 ml of macerate or about 4.8 ml for 1 litre of macerated oil.
Choose a quantity appropriate to the quantity needed in your formula, adding a small margin to compensate for losses due to filtration.
How it works
Bring the required amount of water to the boil.
Weigh the quantity of powder using a balance.
Add the boiling water to the Brahmi powder.
Leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes.
After brewing, filter through a coffee filter or a clean, suitable cloth.
Collect the filtrate and leave to cool.
Use
This solution can be incorporated as an aqueous phase in your hair and skin care products.
This preservative-free extract is very sensitive to microbial contamination. Be sure to use it quickly and keep it refrigerated. If you want to keep it longer, you'll need to add a preservative like Aroma-Zone grapefruit seed extract: 20 drops for 100 ml of macerate or about 4.8 ml for 1 litre of macerated oil.
Choose a quantity appropriate to the quantity needed in your formula, adding a small margin to compensate for losses due to filtration.
How it works
Transfer the oil to a bottle.
Weigh the quantity of powder using scales.
Using a powder funnel, pour the powder into the oil.
Shake well to disperse the powder in the liquid.
Leave to macerate for 24 hours in a dark, airtight place, stirring occasionally when cold or for 15 minutes when hot.
After maceration, filter through a coffee filter or a clean, suitable cloth.
Collect the filtrate and transfer it using a clean pipette into a previously disinfected airtight bottle.
Uses
This solution can be incorporated as an aqueous phase in your hair care or skin care products.
This product is stable and can be stored for several months in a cool, dark place.
Table of equivalents
1 scoop 5 ml (level*) | 2.3 g |
1 scoop 2 ml (level*) | 1.0 g |
* flush: a spoon filled to the brim, removing the excess using a spatula or the back of a knife
Culture
Foraged
Quality
100% pure and natural, cosmetic quality
Production process
The plant is harvested by hand, air-dried and ground to a powder.
Part of the plant used
Whole plant
Botanical name
Bacopa monnieri
Botanical family
Scrophulariaceae
Benefits and properties
Anti-ageing
Soothing
Hair Fortifier
Country of origin
India
Other name
Herpestis monnieria
INCI name
Bacopa monnieri powder
Learn more
Ayurveda, or ayurvedic medicine, is a comprehensive sacred therapeutic science that has been used for over 5,000 years in India. It is also a philosophy and a way of life. In Sanskrit, "ayur" means "life" and "veda" means "science or knowledge" . Discovered by the rishis or great sages of the Himalayas through observation of nature and the five elements (water, earth, fire, air, space or ether), it is based on the concept of the 3 doshas**(vâta, pitta and kapha**), each made up of 2 elements. Each individual is born with their own proportion of each dosha, often with one or two doshas predominating.
Theaim of Ayurveda is to live in harmony with your basic constitution, to know what helps you to stay healthy, happy and have beautiful skin, but also to learn to spot anything that makes you ill or unhappy. To keep your constitution in balance, you need to choose activities, foods or plants that are the opposite of the characteristics of your predominant doshas and therefore soothe these predominant doshas.
Brahmi in Sanskrit is the subject of much controversy as to the identity of the plant it refers to. In most cases, it is Bacopa monnieri, a member of the Scrophulariaceae family.
Organoleptic properties
Appearance: fine powder
Colour: green-brown
Odour: dried herb, earthy, bitter, sweet, characteristic
Virya: refreshing
Composition
Bacosides
Saponins, hersaponin
Storage
Store away from air, moisture and light. Close the container tightly after each use.
Precautions
Powdery and irritating product, do not use near a source of ventilation.
It is advisable to use a mask and goggles when handling the powder.
Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Keep out of reach of children.
This powder is very active, so we recommend you always test it in the crease of the elbow 24 hours before application.
Use it diluted in other powders for application to the skin, for sensitive skin.
If you feel a tingling sensation or overheating, stop application immediately and rinse off with clean water.
High doses may cause headaches or loss of consciousness, particularly in Vâta individuals.
Warning
The properties, indications and methods of use described above are derived from scientific literature and/or reference books or websites in aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informational purposes only and cannot under any circumstances be considered as medical information. This information cannot under any circumstances replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, nor engage our liability.
Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet
Reference
02766 - brahmi powder 30 g
Main packaging material
Paper bag
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Reference
0182601 - brahmi powder 250 g
Main packaging material
Paper bag
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Supplier documents
"The Divinity of Plants - An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine"
Dr. David Frawley and Dr. Vasant Lad
Sairam K, Rao CV, Babu MD, Goel RK. Prophylactic and curative effects of Bacopa monniera in gastric ulcer models.
Phytomedicine. 2001; 8(6):423-30
Vollala VR, Upadhya S, Nayak S. Learning and memory-enhancing effect of Bacopa monniera in neonatal rats.
Bratisl Lek Listy. 2011; 112(12):663-9
A. Russo, F. Borrelli . Bacopa monniera, a reputed nootropic plant: an overview.
Phytomedicine 12 (2005) 305-317.
Ali Esmail Al-Snafi. The pharmacology of Bacopa monniera. A review.
International Journal of Pharma Sciences and Research 4 (2013) 154 - 159.
S. Shikha, M. Nidhi, M. Upama. Bacopa monniera -a Future Perspective.
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research 1 (2009): 154-157.
Frequently Asked Questions
Essential Oils
1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)
Carrier Oils
1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml
Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)
Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C
Further information
1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml
1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml
However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.
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Makes hair much denser, I use it as a mask once a week in addition to the anti-hair loss serum
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A wonderful discovery for my natural routine. This Brahmi mask does wonders for my scalp, soothing it immediately while strengthening the lengths. My hair is more vigorous, denser, and radiant with health. A must-have for naturally caring for your hair.
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