Intellect is the ability to learn and reason, as well as the capacity for knowledge and understanding. It is intelligence and using your mind creatively”. Though intellect is considered as congenital, it is also believed that it can be promoted. The Indian system of medicine prescribes many such intellect promoters for leading a successful life. The prime drug among these is ‘Jyotishmati’, meaning luminous or glowing brain. The oil extracted from the seeds is applied on the scalp or administered orally as drops.