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Brahman is the Hindu name given to the universal consciousness and Brahma is the divinity responsible for all \u2018creative\u2019 forces in the world. Brahmi literally means the \u2018energy\u2019 or \u2018shakti\u2019 of Brahman (i.e. Sarasvati). With Brahmi deriving its name from these roots it has a lot to live up to. And it does!","key_benefits":"Digestive remedy\r\nChronic inflammation","how_does_it_feel":"Bilva is a deciduous tree that can grow to heights of up to 8 metres.\u00a0 The branches have sharp spines and the flowers are a greenish-white colouring with a very sweet scent. The fruits are a large, greenish-white colour with a very tough and woody outer coating. Bilva trees will commonly grow in the Himalayas up to altitudes of 1200m.","hdif_image_1":8265,"hdif_image_2":8266,"hdif_image_3":723,"hdif_video":"","sense":[31,18],"what_can_i_use_it_for":"Bilva is regarded as a tonic for a weak digestive system, particularly where there has been damage to the digestive tract. 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