Bacopa

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Overview

Brahmi, botanical name Bacopa monnieri, has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for memory decline, inflammation, pain, pyrexia, Epilepsy, and as a sedative. Animal studies indicate that using Brahmi 90 minutes before learning new material results in increased learning ability. If these results apply to humans, they suggest there may be a waiting period of only 90 minutes between supplementing with standardized Brahmi and experiencing its cognitive benefits.

 

 

Botanical Name                                                

 Bacopa monniera                                                    

 Brahmi is from the Scrophulariaceae family.

Health Benefits of Brahmi

Cardiovascular System

 Brahmi may lower systolic Blood Pressure and may therefore be helpful for High Blood Pressure patients.  [1]

Digestive System

 Brahmi may help to prevent and treat Ulcers - Gastric.  [2]

 Brahmi may alleviate the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  [3] 

Immune System

 Brahmi may be useful for the treatment of Fibrosarcoma.  [4]

 Brahmi may inhibit the replication of Leishmania.  [5]

 Brahmi may stabilize Mast Cells.  [6]

Metabolism

 Brahmi possesses potent Antioxidants properties.  [7]

 Brahmi may protect the Liver from the toxic effects of Morphine.  [8]

Nervous System

 Brahmi may increase Alertness (according to anecdotal reports).  [9]

 Brahmi may be useful for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.  [10]

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