It is a mental tonic i.e. nootropic and improves certain brain chemicals that are involved in thinking, learning and memory.

Enhances cognitive abilities.

Calms the mind and promotes clarity of thought.

Helps in memory consolidation.

Acts as a potent antioxidant neuro-protector.

Helps in reducing unnatural age-related brain degeneration.

Improves the speed of visual information processing, learning rate and memory consolidation.

Also treats psychosis, epilepsy and anxiety.

Relieves nervous irritation or agitation.

Treats fever and is also used as a diuretic and aphrodisiac.