Bacopa Monnieri

Bacopa monnieri is a perennial , creeping herb whose habitat includes wetlands and muddy shores. The leaves of this plant are succulent and relatively thick. Leaves are oblanceolate and are arranged oppositely on the stem. The flowers are small and white, with four or five petals. Its ability to grow in water makes it a popular aquarium plant. Brahmi is a popular Ayurvedic herb. It is a herb with an ancient history and has been a revered household name in India for over 3000 years. According to Ayurvedic Text Brahmi is known as a most powerful brain food. It acts diuretic, cardiac and nervine tonic. It is a great tonic to improve memory, for treatment of asthma, hoarseness, insanity, epilepsy. It is a very effective tonic for the nervous system. It is considered good for heart. It helps protect the stomach from ulcer formation. It is a good blood purifying agent and is also useful in diarrhea and fevers. Brahmi is known to contain steroidal saponin Bacoside A and steroidal saponin Bacoside B. Some other constituents present Brahmi are alkaloids brahmine, herpestine etc.
Product Details
• Botanical Name: Bacopa monniera
• Family Name: Scrophulariaceae
• Common Name: Herpestis Monnieria, Thyme Leaved Gratiola, Brahmi
• Part Used: Whole Plant
• Habitat: Grows in marshy places and cultivated south india.
• Product offered: Leaves, Whole plant, Extract