Memory herbs can be helpful in stimulating the brain and promoting brain function, and have shown promise in helping prevent and treat memory loss. The brain is a very complex, sensitive organ which needs to be nourished in order to function properly. Over time, the buildup of toxins in the body from pollutants, drugs, residues and other sources inhibits proper circulation. As a result, the brain receives less and less of the vital nutrients and antioxidants it needs to function properly. When the brain is not functioning properly, memory loss and a whole host of problems ensues. Senility and Alzheimer's will affect 14 million Americans by the year 2020. There are herbs for memory that have been shown to help stimulate the mind and prevent memory loss. Some memory herbs enhance the brain's neurotransmitters, others improve the flow of blood to the brain, thus supplying the nutrients it needs to perform effectively. These memory herbs also contain powerful antioxidants that fight dangerous free radicals in the brain that can cause serious cell damage.