Brahmi

Brahmi

Latin Name:

Bacopa monnieri

Family:

Scrophulariaceae

Name in Different Language:

  • Sanskrit : Sarasvati, Kapotavanka
  • English : Thyme Leaved Gratiola
  • Hindi : Manduka Parni

Pharmalogical Actions:

  • Eases abdominal pain and bloating[i]
  • Useful in treating Insomnia[ii]
  • Anti-anxiety properties[iii]
  • Improve memory and concentration[iv]

Therapeutic Dose:

  • 1-3 g in powder form.

Reference

[1] Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India: Part – 1 Volume – 1

[2] Gouthami, N. S., et al. “Exploring the Neutraceutical Effects of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) in Agriculture: Potential Applications and Benefits.” Environment and Ecology 41.4C (2023): 2947-2954.

[3] Mishra, Mriganka, Sarita Kapgate, and Abhijit B. Patil. “A Comparative Study Of Tagar (Valeriana Wallichii Dc) And Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri Linn. Wettst.) In Insomnia And Addiction Caused By Cell Phone.” (2020).

[4] Rao, Bhagya Venkanna, Bettadapura N. Srikumar, and Byrathnahalli S. Shankaranarayana Rao. “Herbal remedies to treat anxiety disorders.” Different Views of Anxiety Disorders 273 (2011).

[5] Shankar, Patel Saurabh, et al. “Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) as functional food ingredient in food processing industry.” Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 7.3 (2018): 189-194.

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