Bacopa monnieri, a small herb, commonly called as
Brahmi belongs to the family Scrophulariaceae. It grows in the humid climate,
mainly distributed in damp and marshy tracts in the subtropical region of the
Indian subcontinent. It requires a well-drained, moist, sandy loam soil, rich
in organic matter and grows well at a temperature from 30°C to 40°C. Brahmi is
an important Ayurvedic medicinal herb used for the improvement of intelligence,
memory and revitalization of sensory organs.
The major chemical entity shown to be responsible for
neuropharmacological effects and the nootropic action of B. monnieri
is triterpenoid saponin. The medicinal properties of Bacopa
monnieri responsible for improving memory related function have
been attributed to the presence of different types of saponins such as
Bacosides (A, B, C and D) called the “memory chemicals” i.e., important
secondary metabolite. (Read more)
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