Taking Ashwagandha, Brahmi, and Shankhpushpi

[Guest Neil]

For the longest time, I have had moderate to severe social anxiety, dyspnea, short-term memory loss, and ADHD.

 

I came across ayurveda when looking for a way to naturally heal. I read that Ashwagandha, Brahmi, and Shankhpushpi are great for anxiety, memory, and focus. In the last two weeks, I have taken:

 

-500 mg brahmi (bacopa monierri), standardized to 175 mg bacosides, 2x daily.

 

For the first time in many years, I feel much calmer!! However, bacopa/brahmi is giving me terrible diarrhea, and I don't know how long I can continue it.

 

So, I bought Ashwagandha (570 mg x 2 daily) and Shankhpushpi (500 mg x 2 daily). Is it safe to take all these herbs at once? What happens if one takes Ashwagandha, Brahmi, and Shankhpushpi daily? Are there long-term side effects? What herbs can you recommend for breathing difficulty / shortness of breath when laying down or on the side?