Herbal Remedies by Symptom

Memory - Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies

The Omnia Sana plant database documents 19 medicinal plants traditionally used for memory. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.

Also known as: recall.

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RosemarySalvia rosmarinus
Strong evidence

inferred from neuroprotective action

SageSalvia officinalis
Strong evidence

Memory and cognitive-function support (enhances cognition in healthy subjects and people with dementia)

GuaranaPaullinia cupana
Good evidence

inferred from neuroprotective action

Panax GinsengPanax ginseng
Good evidence

inferred from neuroprotective action

Lions maneHericium erinaceus
Good evidence

inferred from neuroprotective action

Sweet FlagAcorus calamus
Good evidence

Traditional nervine for memory and concentration (preclinical neuroprotective, anticonvulsant and antidepressant-like activity)

GinkoGinkgo biloba
Moderate evidence

inferred from neuroprotective action

Water HyssopBacopa monnieri
Moderate evidence

inferred from neuroprotective action

Holy BasilOcimum tenuiflorum
Moderate evidence

inferred from neuroprotective action

Rhodiola RoseaRhodiola rosea
Moderate evidence

inferred from neuroprotective action

CacaoTheobroma cacao
Limited evidence

inferred from neuroprotective action

Coffee (Arabica & Robusta)Coffea arabica
Limited evidence

inferred from neuroprotective action

AngelicaAngelica archangelica
Preliminary evidence

inferred from neuroprotective action

DropwortFilipendula vulgaris
Preliminary evidence

Nootropic (cognition-enhancing) activity in animals.

AshwagandhaWithania somnifera
Preliminary evidence

inferred from neuroprotective action

Gotu KolaCentella asiatica
Preliminary evidence

Cognitive and memory support; neuroprotective

SaffronCrocus sativus
Preliminary evidence

inferred from neuroprotective action

Siberian GinsengEleutherococcus senticosus
Preliminary evidence

inferred from neuroprotective action

TeaCamellia sinensis
Preliminary evidence

inferred from neuroprotective action

Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice - always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.