As per Ayurveda, Brahmi's is a Medhya Rasayana that supports mental health & cognitive functioning. It works on balancing the three doshas and improving the function of sapta (seven) dhatus of the body. It provides Bala to the mind and enhances the three basic components: the power of learning (Dhi), power of retention (Dhuti) and power of recall (Smriti). It helps in managing anxiety due to its anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) property. According to Ayurveda, Anxiety is mainly due to Vata imbalance. Brahmi helps to balance Vata dosha and gives a calming effect on the nervous system.