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Brahmi (Water Hyssop / Herb of Grace)

Bacopa monnieri

ବ୍ରାହ୍ମୀ (Brahmi)ब्राह्मी (Brahmi)Brahmi
Family
Plantaginaceae
Origin
India & Wetlands
Plant Type
Herb
Habitat
Both

About the Plant

Prostrate succulent creeping herb rooting at nodes; fleshy oblanceolate sessile leaves, axillary solitary pale-blue or white flowers, and ovoid capsules.

Traditional Uses

Cognitive enhancement, memory loss, anxiety, epilepsy, and ADHD

Parts Used

Whole plant, leaves

Ayurvedic Properties

  • Rasa: Tikta, Kashaya, Madhura
  • Guna: Laghu
  • Virya: Sheeta
  • Vipaka: Madhura

Health Benefits

  • Improves synaptic transmission, boosts memory retention, reduces mental anxiety, and delays cognitive aging

Precautions

Can cause mild gastrointestinal motility increase or dry mouth; take with food

Interesting Facts

Named after Brahma, the Hindu creator god; traditionally given to scholars to memorize Vedic hymns