Brahmi
Botanical Name: Bacopa monnieri
Pharmacognosy & Source
Plant Part Used
Whole plant
Geographical Source
India, Southeast Asia, USA
Macroscopic Features
Creeping herb, fleshy leaves, tasteless to slightly bitter.
Constituents & Pharmacology
Active Constituents
Triterpenoid saponins (Bacosides A and B)
Pharmacological Actions
Nootropic (cognitive enhancer), neuroprotective
Traditional Uses
Memory enhancer, anxiety, epilepsy
Safety & Warnings
Contraindications
Bradycardia, gastrointestinal blockage