Bacopa or Bacopa Monnieri is a perennial, flowering herb from the Plantaginaceae or the Plantain...
Bacopa or Bacopa Monnieri is a perennial, flowering herb from the Plantaginaceae or the Plantain family. It’s a non-aromatic herb that displays a creeping growth pattern and is commonly found in wetlands all across the world. Packed with powerful natural chemicals, the herb has been used in traditional Indian medicinal system – Ayurveda – for various health issues.
Bacopa is also known with several common names. The most widely known ones include brahmi, water hyssop, Indian pennywort, herb of grace, and thyme-leaf gratiola.
Parts Used: Herb
Certified Organic
Country of Origin: India
Benefits and Uses
Bacopa is the source of:
- Triperpenoid saponins, such as bacosides
- Alkaloid brahmine
- Herpestine
- Bacosides A and B
- Stigmastanol
- Betulinic acid
- Saponins A, B, and C
- Nicotinine
- Glutamic acid
- Aspartic acid
- Serine
- Triterpenoid glycosides
- Monierin
Traditional Uses
Ayurvedics have always regarded Bacopa Monnieri as a potent neural tonic. It has been known to offer protection to brain cells, prevent and slow down cognitive decline associated with aging and brain disorders, and improve cognitive functions. It has also been used to reduce anxiety and inflammation and for protection against free radical damage.
Modern Uses
Modern research has found supporting evidence for Bacopa’s traditional use for protecting brain cells and improve learning, memory, and thinking skills. There is also evidence that the herb can offer protection against free radical damage. It can also be effective against inflammation, GI issues, and stress and has also shown liver protective and antimicrobial properties in research.
Fun Fact
It is believed that Bacopa plants can absorb pollutants from their environment.
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