Brahmi Herb Profile
Also known as
Bacopa Monnieri, Water Hyssop, Thyme Leaved Graticola, Moneywort, Rau Dang (Vietnamese)
Introduction
Brahmi is a perennial creeping herb with small white flowers. Its leaves are bright green and look almost like a succulent. It grows in damp, marshy areas, in both fresh and brackish water. It is commonly found throughout
Constituents
The active principle is Hersaponin, which resembles resperpine and chloromazne in its central action.
Parts Used
The whole herb can be used.
Typical Preparations
As a tea, extract, as a culinary additive in certain Asian dishes.
Summary
Brahmi has a bitter and pungent flavor. It has been used since the 6th century C.E. in Ayurvedic medicine and is considered the foremost tonic for the nervous system and general cognition. Historically it has been used to treat a variety of ailments including asthma, epilepsy, leprosy, indigestion, memory retention and as a mild sedative. A recent study in
Precautions
None known
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
