What are the traditional uses of Bacopa monnieri?

Bacopa monnieri has 10 documented traditional uses in the Verdica ethnobotanical reference database. This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA.

What phytochemicals are found in Bacopa monnieri?

Bacopa monnieri contains 43 documented phytochemical compounds in the Verdica database.

Does Bacopa monnieri have herb-drug interactions?

Verdica documents 30 potential herb-drug interactions for Bacopa monnieri. Always consult a healthcare provider before using herbal preparations alongside any medication.

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Bacopa monnieri

Brahmi

Family: Scrophulariaceae • Genus: Bacopa • Region: TEMPERATE ASIA: Fujian Sheng, Guangdong Sheng, Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, Hainan Sheng, Taiwan, Yunnan Sheng,China. TROPICAL ASIA: Bhutan, India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, NORTHERN AMERICA: United States, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia (southeast), Texas, Mexico, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Sinaloa, Sonora, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas, Baja California (Norte), Baja California Sur, Mexico, Aguascalientes, Campeche, Chiapas, Colima, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, México, Michoacán de Ocampo, Morelos, Nayarit, Oaxaca, Puebla, Querétaro, Quintana Roo, Tabasco, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Yucatán, Ciudad de México, SomaliaUTHERN AMERICA: Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominican, Republic, Guadeloupe, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Martinique, Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, U.S., Virgin Islands (British), Tortola, Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador, French Guiana, Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Chile, AUSTRALASIA: Australia, New South Wales (east), Queensland (east), AFRICA: Somalia, Nigeria, Mozambique (pantropic), Eswatini, South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Madagascar.

Summary: Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) is a plant in the Scrophulariaceae family. Verdica documents 10 traditional uses, 43 phytochemical compounds, and 30 herb-drug interactions for this species.

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About Bacopa monnieri

Brahmi, Bacopa monnieri, is a tropical, perennial, non-aromatic herb used in Ayurveda medicine. It grows in rice fields and damp areas. Its leaves are succulent, oblong, thick, and arranged alternately. The flowers are small and white, with four to five petals. The leaves are edible - it can be eaten raw in mixed salads or cooked as a vegetable. Brahmi is considered to be of a high value herb due to its beneficial effects upon the nervous system. It is used as treatment for epilepsy, asthma, ulcers, tumors, gastroenteritis, ascites, enlarged spleen, anemia, inflammations, and leprosy. It is grown by stem cuttings.

Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun to partial shade
Watering	Moderate — evenly moist soil
Soil	Well-drained, average
Hardiness Zone	USDA 4-9

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Disclaimer: The statements on this page regarding traditional uses of plants have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Traditional use information is presented for educational and historical reference purposes only, reflecting documented ethnobotanical practices. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal preparation, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have any medical condition. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 (US) or your local emergency number immediately.

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